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Factors Influencing Aortic Aneurysm Outcomes

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,

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,
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Overview

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Overview

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on July 31, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCISupraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a family of cardiac arrhythmias that cause an

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Overview

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on July 31, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCISupraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a family of cardiac arrhythmias that cause an
What Is Fear of Traveling (Hodophobia)?

What Is Fear of Traveling (Hodophobia)?

Learn more about hodophobia and how to seek treatmentByMichelle C. Brooten-Brooks, LMFTPublished on October 29, 2021Medically reviewed bySteven Gans, MDFear of travel, or hodop

What Is Fear of Traveling (Hodophobia)?

Learn more about hodophobia and how to seek treatmentByMichelle C. Brooten-Brooks, LMFTPublished on October 29, 2021Medically reviewed bySteven Gans, MDFear of travel, or hodop
Study of heart attack patients finds definitive benefit of cardiac rehab

Study of heart attack patients finds definitive benefit of cardiac rehab

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe benefits of doing cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack might seem obvious, but studies have provided surprisingly underwhelming

Study of heart attack patients finds definitive benefit of cardiac rehab

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe benefits of doing cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack might seem obvious, but studies have provided surprisingly underwhelming
Study unravels the prognostic paradox of isolated cardiac sarcoidosis

Study unravels the prognostic paradox of isolated cardiac sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a complex inflammatory disease that causes the harmful accumulation of tiny clumps of cells called granulomas in the body. In most cases, sarcoidosis manifests in the lungs and lymph no

Study unravels the prognostic paradox of isolated cardiac sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a complex inflammatory disease that causes the harmful accumulation of tiny clumps of cells called granulomas in the body. In most cases, sarcoidosis manifests in the lungs and lymph no
Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by an inte

Potassium-enriched salt is the missing ingredient in hypertension guidelines, say experts

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA call to include recommendations on low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension treatment guidelines has been made by an inte
COVID Coronary Plaque Infection Confirms CV Risk

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

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
Statins found to reduce risk of blood clots associated with menopausal hormone therapy

Statins found to reduce risk of blood clots associated with menopausal hormone therapy

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, have provided substantial evidence supporting the potential role of statins

Statins found to reduce risk of blood clots associated with menopausal hormone therapy

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, have provided substantial evidence supporting the potential role of statins
Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on June 27, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCongestive heart f

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?

Congestive Heart Failure vs. Heart Failure: Is There a Difference?ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on June 27, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDCongestive heart f
What Happens During an Aortic Dissection?

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

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

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

La hipercolesterolemia es una condición clínica en la que los niveles de colesterol en sangre se encuentran por encima de los valores óptimos, algo que incrementa el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades

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

La hipercolesterolemia es una condición clínica en la que los niveles de colesterol en sangre se encuentran por encima de los valores óptimos, algo que incrementa el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades