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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Cardiac amyloidosis: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter

Cardiac amyloidosis: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicAmyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tis

Cardiac amyloidosis: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter

by DeeDee Stiepan,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicAmyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tis
Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainVariants in a gene that plays a key role in heart function can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmia syndromes kno

Research explores genetic treatment for rare arrhythmias

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainVariants in a gene that plays a key role in heart function can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmia syndromes kno
Heart Valve Disease: Treatment Considerations

Heart Valve Disease: Treatment Considerations

Heart Valve Disease: Treatment ConsiderationsByVanessa CaceresPublished on August 29, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDHeart valves help your blood flow in the heart

Heart Valve Disease: Treatment Considerations

Heart Valve Disease: Treatment ConsiderationsByVanessa CaceresPublished on August 29, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDHeart valves help your blood flow in the heart
Smart ultrasound pulse train accurately visualizes fast blood flow

Smart ultrasound pulse train accurately visualizes fast blood flow

by K. W. Wesselink-Schram,University of TwenteSchematic representation of the setup for both high-speed bright-field imaging (top left inset) and high-speed fluorescence imaging (top right inset

Smart ultrasound pulse train accurately visualizes fast blood flow

by K. W. Wesselink-Schram,University of TwenteSchematic representation of the setup for both high-speed bright-field imaging (top left inset) and high-speed fluorescence imaging (top right inset
Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart DiseaseA congenital heart defect is one that's present at birthBySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed by

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart Disease

Everything to Know About Congenital Heart DiseaseA congenital heart defect is one that's present at birthBySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed by
Latest research redefines neurodevelopmental risks, outcomes for congenital heart disease

Latest research redefines neurodevelopmental risks, outcomes for congenital heart disease

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than a decade of new knowledge about neurodevelopmental risk in people with congenital heart disease has changed the thinking about who

Latest research redefines neurodevelopmental risks, outcomes for congenital heart disease

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than a decade of new knowledge about neurodevelopmental risk in people with congenital heart disease has changed the thinking about who
Study: Children with hypertension at higher long-term risk for serious heart conditions

Study: Children with hypertension at higher long-term risk for serious heart conditions

byAmerican Pediatric SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including strok

Study: Children with hypertension at higher long-term risk for serious heart conditions

byAmerican Pediatric SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including strok
Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation

Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizzines

Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizzines
Obesity and cardiovascular factors combine to cause cognitive decline in Latinos

Obesity and cardiovascular factors combine to cause cognitive decline in Latinos

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is linked to several cardiometabolic abnormalities, such as high blood sugar and hypertension, which are considered to be r

Obesity and cardiovascular factors combine to cause cognitive decline in Latinos

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is linked to several cardiometabolic abnormalities, such as high blood sugar and hypertension, which are considered to be r
Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly 10% of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. In new challenge goals outlined in theAmerican Heart Association Em

Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly 10% of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. In new challenge goals outlined in theAmerican Heart Association Em
Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle

Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle

by Amanda Dyslin,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMost people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary

Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle

by Amanda Dyslin,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMost people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary
Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af

Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year af