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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Living With a Pacemaker: What to Avoid

Living With a Pacemaker: What to Avoid

Take a few simple precautions, and life should be virtually normalByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on September 08, 2022Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCIApacem

Living With a Pacemaker: What to Avoid

Take a few simple precautions, and life should be virtually normalByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on September 08, 2022Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCIApacem
Review seeks to understand and manage risk factors for common heart condition

Review seeks to understand and manage risk factors for common heart condition

by University of LiverpoolFactors associated with incident atrial fibrillation. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health - Europe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100784A large-scale review

Review seeks to understand and manage risk factors for common heart condition

by University of LiverpoolFactors associated with incident atrial fibrillation. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health - Europe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100784A large-scale review
Empowering Hearts, Embracing Life: Celebrating World Heart Day

Empowering Hearts, Embracing Life: Celebrating World Heart Day

World Heart Day, annual observance and celebration held on September 29 that is intended to increase public awareness of cardiovascular diseases, including their prevention and their global impact.

Empowering Hearts, Embracing Life: Celebrating World Heart Day

World Heart Day, annual observance and celebration held on September 29 that is intended to increase public awareness of cardiovascular diseases, including their prevention and their global impact.
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: Main Differences

Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: Main Differences

Both are emergencies; one is more fatal than the otherByRachael Zimlich, BSN, RNUpdated on October 25, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDCardiac arrestand&nb

Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: Main Differences

Both are emergencies; one is more fatal than the otherByRachael Zimlich, BSN, RNUpdated on October 25, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDCardiac arrestand&nb
Differences Between a Heart Attack and Stroke

Differences Between a Heart Attack and Stroke

ByRod Brouhard, EMT-PUpdated on November 28, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDFact checked byNick BlackmerWhen you are learning about CPR and first aid

Differences Between a Heart Attack and Stroke

ByRod Brouhard, EMT-PUpdated on November 28, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDFact checked byNick BlackmerWhen you are learning about CPR and first aid
Can Anxiety Cause Chest Pain?

Can Anxiety Cause Chest Pain?

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on September 08, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDFact checked byNick BlackmerAnxiety can cause physical symptoms like

Can Anxiety Cause Chest Pain?

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on September 08, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDFact checked byNick BlackmerAnxiety can cause physical symptoms like
8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death

8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating to less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted ea

8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating to less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted ea
What Is Vascular Disease?

What Is Vascular Disease?

It can affect arteries, veins, or capillariesByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on September 26, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDVascular disease is a process that affects t

What Is Vascular Disease?

It can affect arteries, veins, or capillariesByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on September 26, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDVascular disease is a process that affects t
Weak Heart Symptoms and Treatments

Weak Heart Symptoms and Treatments

Weak Heart Symptoms and TreatmentsA condition known as cardiomyopathyByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on November 16, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDA weak hear

Weak Heart Symptoms and Treatments

Weak Heart Symptoms and TreatmentsA condition known as cardiomyopathyByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on November 16, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDA weak hear
Common Meds Link to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Type 2 Diabetes

Common Meds Link to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Type 2 Diabetes

Becky McCallOctober23,2023HAMBURG, Germany – Use of some antibiotic and antipsychotic drugs increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) among people with type 2 diabetes who do not h

Common Meds Link to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Type 2 Diabetes

Becky McCallOctober23,2023HAMBURG, Germany – Use of some antibiotic and antipsychotic drugs increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) among people with type 2 diabetes who do not h
Killer smile? An oral pathogen increases heart attack damage, study reveals

Killer smile? An oral pathogen increases heart attack damage, study reveals

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityGingipain released by P.g. cleaves VAMP8, thereby inhibiting autophagy through preventing autophagosomes-lysosome fusion, which causes cardiac dysfunction. C

Killer smile? An oral pathogen increases heart attack damage, study reveals

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityGingipain released by P.g. cleaves VAMP8, thereby inhibiting autophagy through preventing autophagosomes-lysosome fusion, which causes cardiac dysfunction. C