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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
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
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
What Is Right-Sided Heart Failure?

What Is Right-Sided Heart Failure?

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on October 02, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDRight-sidedheart failure develops when the right side of the heart does not

What Is Right-Sided Heart Failure?

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on October 02, 2022Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDRight-sidedheart failure develops when the right side of the heart does not
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
What Is a Cardiac Stress Test?

What Is a Cardiac Stress Test?

Have a stress test coming up? Here's what to expectByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on April 27, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDA cardiac stress test(also

What Is a Cardiac Stress Test?

Have a stress test coming up? Here's what to expectByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on April 27, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDA cardiac stress test(also
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
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
What Is Congestive Heart Failure?

What Is Congestive Heart Failure?

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDUpdated on May 13, 2022Medically reviewed byLindsay Cook, PharmDCongestive heart failure (CHF)is the term used to describe what happe

What Is Congestive Heart Failure?

ByJames Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MDUpdated on May 13, 2022Medically reviewed byLindsay Cook, PharmDCongestive heart failure (CHF)is the term used to describe what happe
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