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Cardiovascular Diseases
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A Guide to Heart-Healthy Drinks

A Guide to Heart-Healthy Drinks

A Guide to Heart-Healthy DrinksByLindsey DeSoto, RD, LDUpdated on November 30, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDYour heart rate, also known as your pulse, is the

A Guide to Heart-Healthy Drinks

A Guide to Heart-Healthy DrinksByLindsey DeSoto, RD, LDUpdated on November 30, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDYour heart rate, also known as your pulse, is the
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
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
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
Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

In a recent study published inScientific Reports, researchers determined whether the frequency of brushing one's teeth increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in patients aged 2

Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

In a recent study published inScientific Reports, researchers determined whether the frequency of brushing one's teeth increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in patients aged 2
Isometric exercise: Using body weight to lower blood pressure

Isometric exercise: Using body weight to lower blood pressure

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 Editors' notesby Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen you think about exercise, sweating through a cycling class, adding up miles from a brisk walk

Isometric exercise: Using body weight to lower blood pressure

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 Editors' notesby Joel Streed,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen you think about exercise, sweating through a cycling class, adding up miles from a brisk walk
Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Failure

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Failure

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart FailureByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on June 26, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDThere are several potential causes of heart fa

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart Failure

Causes and Risk Factors of Heart FailureByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on June 26, 2022Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDThere are several potential causes of heart fa
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
How to Lower Heart Rate & Improve Health

How to Lower Heart Rate & Improve Health

How to Lower Heart Rate & Improve HealthByAubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHTPublished on January 28, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDYour heart rate is oneimp

How to Lower Heart Rate & Improve Health

How to Lower Heart Rate & Improve HealthByAubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHTPublished on January 28, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDYour heart rate is oneimp
What Are the Symptoms of Advanced-Stage Heart Failure?

What Are the Symptoms of Advanced-Stage Heart Failure?

ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on May 23, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDIf you are living with heart failure that is no longer responding to conventional he

What Are the Symptoms of Advanced-Stage Heart Failure?

ByShamard Charles, MD, MPHUpdated on May 23, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDIf you are living with heart failure that is no longer responding to conventional he