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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Study: High Doses of Omega-3 Supplements May Not Be Heart-Healthy

Study: High Doses of Omega-3 Supplements May Not Be Heart-Healthy

ByStephanie BrownPublished on October 19, 2021Fact checked byAngela UnderwoodLonghua Liao/GettyKey TakeawaysA new meta-analysis found that people who took more than one gram of

Study: High Doses of Omega-3 Supplements May Not Be Heart-Healthy

ByStephanie BrownPublished on October 19, 2021Fact checked byAngela UnderwoodLonghua Liao/GettyKey TakeawaysA new meta-analysis found that people who took more than one gram of
Pulsed field ablation procedures found safe and effective for atrial fibrillation patients

Pulsed field ablation procedures found safe and effective for atrial fibrillation patients

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCirculating IL-6 can reach the area postrema (AP) and activate AP neurons. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03114-3Pulsed field ablatio

Pulsed field ablation procedures found safe and effective for atrial fibrillation patients

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalCirculating IL-6 can reach the area postrema (AP) and activate AP neurons. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03114-3Pulsed field ablatio
Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought

Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.043647Along each side of the neck are a pair of arteries that supply blood to the brain.

Torn neck arteries may be more common than once thought

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit:Stroke(2024). DOI: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.043647Along each side of the neck are a pair of arteries that supply blood to the brain.
What is a heart attack? Cardiologists explain the condition following death of NBA coach Dejan Milojević

What is a heart attack? Cardiologists explain the condition following death of NBA coach Dejan Milojević

by Deborah Lynn Blumberg,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGolden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević died recently after a heart attack. Although most heart attacks

What is a heart attack? Cardiologists explain the condition following death of NBA coach Dejan Milojević

by Deborah Lynn Blumberg,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainGolden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević died recently after a heart attack. Although most heart attacks
Síndrome de Brugada: causas, síntomas y tratamiento

Síndrome de Brugada: causas, síntomas y tratamiento

El síndrome de Brugada es una condición poco frecuente que afecta al ritmo cardíaco y en la que muchos pacientes son asintomáticos y no saben que tienen la enfermedad.Valentín ElorzaIngeniero Multimed

Síndrome de Brugada: causas, síntomas y tratamiento

El síndrome de Brugada es una condición poco frecuente que afecta al ritmo cardíaco y en la que muchos pacientes son asintomáticos y no saben que tienen la enfermedad.Valentín ElorzaIngeniero Multimed
A blow to the heart can kill you—or bring you back to life

A blow to the heart can kill you—or bring you back to life

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageI first became aware of the notion of the "touch of death" as a teenager—after watching Uma Thurman as the Bride finally kill

A blow to the heart can kill you—or bring you back to life

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageI first became aware of the notion of the "touch of death" as a teenager—after watching Uma Thurman as the Bride finally kill
Preventing Heart Failure With Lifestyle Changes

Preventing Heart Failure With Lifestyle Changes

ByNancy LarsonUpdated on July 10, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDHow you live your daily life—what you eat, how physically active you are, the amount of stress

Preventing Heart Failure With Lifestyle Changes

ByNancy LarsonUpdated on July 10, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDHow you live your daily life—what you eat, how physically active you are, the amount of stress
Maze Procedure: Everything You Need to Know

Maze Procedure: Everything You Need to Know

Maze Procedure: Everything You Need to KnowByMark GurarieUpdated on September 20, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDMaze procedure(also known as the “Cox Maze proce

Maze Procedure: Everything You Need to Know

Maze Procedure: Everything You Need to KnowByMark GurarieUpdated on September 20, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDMaze procedure(also known as the “Cox Maze proce
Blood Clots

Blood Clots

Blood ClotsThey are usually beneficial, but they can be harmfulByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on August 31, 2022Medically reviewed byKimberly Brown, MDBlood clots form to stop exces

Blood Clots

Blood ClotsThey are usually beneficial, but they can be harmfulByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on August 31, 2022Medically reviewed byKimberly Brown, MDBlood clots form to stop exces
Vascular Surgery: Recovery

Vascular Surgery: Recovery

Vascular Surgery: RecoveryBySherry ChristiansenUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDIf you are scheduled forvascular surgery, it’s important

Vascular Surgery: Recovery

Vascular Surgery: RecoveryBySherry ChristiansenUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDIf you are scheduled forvascular surgery, it’s important
Helping aspiring clinicians understand a virtual heart before they work with a real one

Helping aspiring clinicians understand a virtual heart before they work with a real one

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonDr. Jonathan Awori explores the virtual heart with nurse Carolyn Burtt (left), while extended reality designer Angelina Gu joins the fun. Credit: M

Helping aspiring clinicians understand a virtual heart before they work with a real one

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonDr. Jonathan Awori explores the virtual heart with nurse Carolyn Burtt (left), while extended reality designer Angelina Gu joins the fun. Credit: M