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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Factors Influencing Aortic Aneurysm Outcomes

Factors Influencing Aortic Aneurysm Outcomes

ByLaura DorwartUpdated on October 25, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAn aortic aneurysm refers to a balloon-like area of swelling in the body’s largest artery,

Factors Influencing Aortic Aneurysm Outcomes

ByLaura DorwartUpdated on October 25, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAn aortic aneurysm refers to a balloon-like area of swelling in the body’s largest artery,
Study of heart attack patients finds definitive benefit of cardiac rehab

Study of heart attack patients finds definitive benefit of cardiac rehab

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe benefits of doing cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack might seem obvious, but studies have provided surprisingly underwhelming

Study of heart attack patients finds definitive benefit of cardiac rehab

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe benefits of doing cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack might seem obvious, but studies have provided surprisingly underwhelming
Study unravels the prognostic paradox of isolated cardiac sarcoidosis

Study unravels the prognostic paradox of isolated cardiac sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a complex inflammatory disease that causes the harmful accumulation of tiny clumps of cells called granulomas in the body. In most cases, sarcoidosis manifests in the lungs and lymph no

Study unravels the prognostic paradox of isolated cardiac sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a complex inflammatory disease that causes the harmful accumulation of tiny clumps of cells called granulomas in the body. In most cases, sarcoidosis manifests in the lungs and lymph no
Nose breathing lowers blood pressure, may help reduce risk factors for heart disease

Nose breathing lowers blood pressure, may help reduce risk factors for heart disease

by American Physiological SocietyCredit:American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00148.2023More than half of adult

Nose breathing lowers blood pressure, may help reduce risk factors for heart disease

by American Physiological SocietyCredit:American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00148.2023More than half of adult
Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by an inte

Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by an inte
Heart rate zones aren't a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but getting your heart pumping is still important

Heart rate zones aren't a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but getting your heart pumping is still important

by Jason Sawyer,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAerobic exercise like jogging, biking, swimming or hiking is a fundamental way to maintaincardiovascular and overall health. The in

Heart rate zones aren't a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but getting your heart pumping is still important

by Jason Sawyer,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAerobic exercise like jogging, biking, swimming or hiking is a fundamental way to maintaincardiovascular and overall health. The in
How IT Professionals with Hair Loss suffer from Hypertension

How IT Professionals with Hair Loss suffer from Hypertension

How IT Professionals with Hair Loss suffer from Hypertension18th February 2017Diseases and Conditions,Hair HealthHair loss is a growing concern among men and women today and people l

How IT Professionals with Hair Loss suffer from Hypertension

How IT Professionals with Hair Loss suffer from Hypertension18th February 2017Diseases and Conditions,Hair HealthHair loss is a growing concern among men and women today and people l
Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on June 27, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCongestive heart f

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on June 27, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCongestive heart f
Ear clip stimulation of vagus nerve shows promise as postural tachycardia syndrome treatment

Ear clip stimulation of vagus nerve shows promise as postural tachycardia syndrome treatment

by University of OklahomaCredit:JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2023.10.015A study from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine at OU Health Scienc

Ear clip stimulation of vagus nerve shows promise as postural tachycardia syndrome treatment

by University of OklahomaCredit:JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2023.10.015A study from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine at OU Health Scienc
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Overview

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Overview

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on July 31, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCISupraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a family of cardiac arrhythmias that cause an

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Overview

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on July 31, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCISupraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a family of cardiac arrhythmias that cause an
What to Know About Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

What to Know About Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

BySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDRestrictivecardiomyopathyis a rare heart condition characterized by the stif

What to Know About Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

BySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDRestrictivecardiomyopathyis a rare heart condition characterized by the stif