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Cardiovascular Diseases
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When a Pacemaker Is Needed for a Heart Block

When a Pacemaker Is Needed for a Heart Block

When a Pacemaker Is Needed for a Heart BlockByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on February 08, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MD"Heart block" is a condition in wh

When a Pacemaker Is Needed for a Heart Block

When a Pacemaker Is Needed for a Heart BlockByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on February 08, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MD"Heart block" is a condition in wh
The Health Benefits of Essential Oils for Congestive Heart Failure

The Health Benefits of Essential Oils for Congestive Heart Failure

The Health Benefits of Essential Oils for Congestive Heart FailureByLindsay CurtisUpdated on September 07, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCardiovascular disease

The Health Benefits of Essential Oils for Congestive Heart Failure

The Health Benefits of Essential Oils for Congestive Heart FailureByLindsay CurtisUpdated on September 07, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCardiovascular disease
What Is a Cardiac Stress Test?

What Is a Cardiac Stress Test?

Have a stress test coming up? Here's what to expectByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on April 27, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDA cardiac stress test(also

What Is a Cardiac Stress Test?

Have a stress test coming up? Here's what to expectByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on April 27, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDA cardiac stress test(also
Researchers develop promising stem cell-based regenerative therapy for heart disease

Researchers develop promising stem cell-based regenerative therapy for heart disease

Researchers develop promising stem cell-based regenerative therapy for heart diseasebyDuke-NUS Medical SchoolVascularization of human muscle grafts.aSchematic illustration of: (i) CC

Researchers develop promising stem cell-based regenerative therapy for heart disease

Researchers develop promising stem cell-based regenerative therapy for heart diseasebyDuke-NUS Medical SchoolVascularization of human muscle grafts.aSchematic illustration of: (i) CC
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
Systolic vs. Diastolic Heart Failure

Systolic vs. Diastolic Heart Failure

ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHPublished on June 04, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDThe heart is the center of the circulatory system, and its main job is to provide

Systolic vs. Diastolic Heart Failure

ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHPublished on June 04, 2021Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDThe heart is the center of the circulatory system, and its main job is to provide
Cardiologist explains how pacemakers and defibrillators interact with the electrical system of the heart

Cardiologist explains how pacemakers and defibrillators interact with the electrical system of the heart

by Virginia Singla,The ConversationBreakdowns in the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes can cause heart rate problems. Credit:Rob Kreuger, medical illustrator/Wikimedia Commons,CC

Cardiologist explains how pacemakers and defibrillators interact with the electrical system of the heart

by Virginia Singla,The ConversationBreakdowns in the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes can cause heart rate problems. Credit:Rob Kreuger, medical illustrator/Wikimedia Commons,CC
Scientists find a stem-cell derived mechanism that could lead to regenerative therapies for heart damage

Scientists find a stem-cell derived mechanism that could lead to regenerative therapies for heart damage

3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHA UCLA-led team has identified an essential internal control mechanism that can promote the maturation of human stem cell-derived heart muscle

Scientists find a stem-cell derived mechanism that could lead to regenerative therapies for heart damage

3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIHA UCLA-led team has identified an essential internal control mechanism that can promote the maturation of human stem cell-derived heart muscle
Black women with high blood pressure before age 35 may have triple the risk of a stroke

Black women with high blood pressure before age 35 may have triple the risk of a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Christina Morillo from PexelsBlack women who develop high blood pressure before age 35 and are on medication for hypertension may have triple the odds of havi

Black women with high blood pressure before age 35 may have triple the risk of a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Christina Morillo from PexelsBlack women who develop high blood pressure before age 35 and are on medication for hypertension may have triple the odds of havi