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

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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

Updated on:March 23,2024 12

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,

Updated on: December 21,2023 6

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,

Updated on:December 21,2023 6

Tooth extraction before heart surgery carries risks

By Sara Freeman, medwireNews ReporterDental extraction before cardiac surgery may not be as benign a procedure as some clinicians might think, with review findings showing that it is associated with m

Updated on: October 27,2023 7

Tooth extraction before heart surgery carries risks

By Sara Freeman, medwireNews ReporterDental extraction before cardiac surgery may not be as benign a procedure as some clinicians might think, with review findings showing that it is associated with m

Updated on:October 27,2023 7

COVID Coronary Plaque Infection Confirms CV Risk

Sue Hughes and Allison ShelleyOctober23,2023New evidence shows for the first time that the virus that causes COVID directly infects atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries, produc

Updated on: October 25,2023 10

COVID Coronary Plaque Infection Confirms CV Risk

Sue Hughes and Allison ShelleyOctober23,2023New evidence shows for the first time that the virus that causes COVID directly infects atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries, produc

Updated on:October 25,2023 10

The Role of Metabolic Syndrome in Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: New Therapeutic Targets and Mechanistic Insights

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The Role of Metabolic Syndrome in Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: New Therapeutic Targets and Mechanistic Insights

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Genomic study sheds light on immune microenvironment in transplanted pediatric hearts

by Texas Heart InstituteCredit: Dr. Xiao LiPediatric heart transplantation has long been hailed as a life-saving intervention for children suffering from end-stage heart failure. While the procedure o

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Genomic study sheds light on immune microenvironment in transplanted pediatric hearts

by Texas Heart InstituteCredit: Dr. Xiao LiPediatric heart transplantation has long been hailed as a life-saving intervention for children suffering from end-stage heart failure. While the procedure o

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

CHF: Medical Abbreviation for Congestive Heart Failure

CHF: Medical Abbreviation for Congestive Heart FailureSigns, risks, and diagnosis of CHFByMark GurarieUpdated on November 08, 2022Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI窗

Updated on: January 21,2024 0

CHF: Medical Abbreviation for Congestive Heart Failure

CHF: Medical Abbreviation for Congestive Heart FailureSigns, risks, and diagnosis of CHFByMark GurarieUpdated on November 08, 2022Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI窗

Updated on:January 21,2024 0

EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation) and its Uses

EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation) and its UsesA treatment to reduce symptoms of anginaByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on September 01, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine

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EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation) and its Uses

EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation) and its UsesA treatment to reduce symptoms of anginaByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on September 01, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine

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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

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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

Updated on:March 23,2024 16

What Happens During an Aortic Dissection?

BySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 13, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAn aortic dissection is an uncommon emergency medical condition that occurs when there

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What Happens During an Aortic Dissection?

BySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 13, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAn aortic dissection is an uncommon emergency medical condition that occurs when there

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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

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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

Updated on:December 21,2023 41

Los 3 tipos de Bradicardias (causas, síntomas y tratamiento)

Los 3 tipos de Bradicardias (causas, síntomas y tratamiento)Una bradicardia es un tipo de arritmia que consiste en una frecuencia cardíaca inferior a la normal pero, por lo general, de carácter no pat

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Los 3 tipos de Bradicardias (causas, síntomas y tratamiento)

Los 3 tipos de Bradicardias (causas, síntomas y tratamiento)Una bradicardia es un tipo de arritmia que consiste en una frecuencia cardíaca inferior a la normal pero, por lo general, de carácter no pat

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