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What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dietary Recommendations for Better ManagementByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on September 19, 2023Medically

What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

What to Eat When You Have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dietary Recommendations for Better ManagementByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on September 19, 2023Medically
A New Saliva Test May Help Diagnose Heart Attacks Faster

A New Saliva Test May Help Diagnose Heart Attacks Faster

ByCyra-Lea Drummond, BSN, RNUpdated on September 08, 2020Fact checked byJames LacyMirageC/ Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysTroponin is a marker for heart damage.A new sali

A New Saliva Test May Help Diagnose Heart Attacks Faster

ByCyra-Lea Drummond, BSN, RNUpdated on September 08, 2020Fact checked byJames LacyMirageC/ Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysTroponin is a marker for heart damage.A new sali
Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy

Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy

by Cactus CommunicationsIn diabetic hearts, ATP production fails to meet demands due to altered mitochondria and substrate utilization. Early diabetes triggers metabolic issues, exacerbating myocardia

Review identifies disrupted mitochondrial metabolism as a trigger for diabetic cardiomyopathy

by Cactus CommunicationsIn diabetic hearts, ATP production fails to meet demands due to altered mitochondria and substrate utilization. Early diabetes triggers metabolic issues, exacerbating myocardia
Swedish berries and pulses reduce risk of atherosclerosis and are good for gut microbiota

Swedish berries and pulses reduce risk of atherosclerosis and are good for gut microbiota

by Linnaeus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA plant-based diet consisting of Swedish lingon berries and brown beans reduced atherosclerosis by half and had a positive effect on the int

Swedish berries and pulses reduce risk of atherosclerosis and are good for gut microbiota

by Linnaeus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA plant-based diet consisting of Swedish lingon berries and brown beans reduced atherosclerosis by half and had a positive effect on the int
Tailored text messages not enough to improve mobility after heart issues

Tailored text messages not enough to improve mobility after heart issues

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly one in three Americans wear a wearable device, like a smartwatch, totrack their health and fitness.Studies have shown

Tailored text messages not enough to improve mobility after heart issues

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly one in three Americans wear a wearable device, like a smartwatch, totrack their health and fitness.Studies have shown
Air pollution increases heart attacks in nonsmokers, study finds

Air pollution increases heart attacks in nonsmokers, study finds

by Physician's Briefing StaffAir pollution is associated with significant increases in heart attacks among nonsmokers, according to a study presented at theEuropean Society of Cardiology Con

Air pollution increases heart attacks in nonsmokers, study finds

by Physician's Briefing StaffAir pollution is associated with significant increases in heart attacks among nonsmokers, according to a study presented at theEuropean Society of Cardiology Con
Why heart rhythm problems tend to happen early in the morning

Why heart rhythm problems tend to happen early in the morning

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany studies have shown that potentially lethal heart rhythm disturbances ('ventricular arrhythmia') are more like

Why heart rhythm problems tend to happen early in the morning

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany studies have shown that potentially lethal heart rhythm disturbances ('ventricular arrhythmia') are more like
What Is Heart Disease?

What Is Heart Disease?

Also Known as Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)ByMark GurariePublished on May 12, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MD"Heart disease," or cardiovascular disease

What Is Heart Disease?

Also Known as Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)ByMark GurariePublished on May 12, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MD"Heart disease," or cardiovascular disease
Inflammation of the heart muscle following viral infection can impede long-term cardiac function

Inflammation of the heart muscle following viral infection can impede long-term cardiac function

by University of FreiburgCharacteristic stripes (green) make the heart muscle cell (cardiomyocyte) easily recognizable. The virus infection in this cell is shown by viral RNA which has been color

Inflammation of the heart muscle following viral infection can impede long-term cardiac function

by University of FreiburgCharacteristic stripes (green) make the heart muscle cell (cardiomyocyte) easily recognizable. The virus infection in this cell is shown by viral RNA which has been color
Congestive Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Congestive Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Congestive Heart Failure PathophysiologyByAshley Braun, MPH, RDUpdated on May 13, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDCongestive heart failure(CHF), also simpl

Congestive Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Congestive Heart Failure PathophysiologyByAshley Braun, MPH, RDUpdated on May 13, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDCongestive heart failure(CHF), also simpl
High sensitivity blood test can aid emergency diagnosis of heart conditions

High sensitivity blood test can aid emergency diagnosis of heart conditions

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA high sensitivity blood test can improve diagnosis for one in five patients who have a heart muscle injury, according to new resea

High sensitivity blood test can aid emergency diagnosis of heart conditions

byUniversity of EdinburghCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA high sensitivity blood test can improve diagnosis for one in five patients who have a heart muscle injury, according to new resea