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Cardiovascular Diseases
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The Anatomy of the Aortic Arch

The Anatomy of the Aortic Arch

The base of the largest blood vessel in the bodyByRod Brouhard, EMT-PUpdated on March 17, 2022Medically reviewed byJenny Sweigard, MDTheaortais an artery and is the

The Anatomy of the Aortic Arch

The base of the largest blood vessel in the bodyByRod Brouhard, EMT-PUpdated on March 17, 2022Medically reviewed byJenny Sweigard, MDTheaortais an artery and is the
Purpose and Side Effects of an Angiogram

Purpose and Side Effects of an Angiogram

A procedure to look at blood flow inside the bodyByBrandon Peters, MDUpdated on October 03, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAngiography is a medical procedure us

Purpose and Side Effects of an Angiogram

A procedure to look at blood flow inside the bodyByBrandon Peters, MDUpdated on October 03, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAngiography is a medical procedure us
Symptoms and Complications of Aortic Aneurysm

Symptoms and Complications of Aortic Aneurysm

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on September 06, 2021Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAnaortic aneurysmis a localized dilation of theaorta, the main

Symptoms and Complications of Aortic Aneurysm

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on September 06, 2021Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAnaortic aneurysmis a localized dilation of theaorta, the main
Review seeks to understand and manage risk factors for common heart condition

Review seeks to understand and manage risk factors for common heart condition

by University of LiverpoolFactors associated with incident atrial fibrillation. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health - Europe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100784A large-scale review

Review seeks to understand and manage risk factors for common heart condition

by University of LiverpoolFactors associated with incident atrial fibrillation. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health - Europe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100784A large-scale review
What Is an Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)?

What Is an Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)?

What to expect when undergoing this testByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on January 20, 2022Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCITheelectrocardiogram, also referre

What Is an Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)?

What to expect when undergoing this testByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on January 20, 2022Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCITheelectrocardiogram, also referre
What Is Vascular Disease?

What Is Vascular Disease?

It can affect arteries, veins, or capillariesByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on September 26, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDVascular disease is a process that affects t

What Is Vascular Disease?

It can affect arteries, veins, or capillariesByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on September 26, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDVascular disease is a process that affects t
Differences Between a Heart Attack and Stroke

Differences Between a Heart Attack and Stroke

ByRod Brouhard, EMT-PUpdated on November 28, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDFact checked byNick BlackmerWhen you are learning about CPR and first aid

Differences Between a Heart Attack and Stroke

ByRod Brouhard, EMT-PUpdated on November 28, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDFact checked byNick BlackmerWhen you are learning about CPR and first aid
Mild Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart) Causes and Treatments

Mild Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart) Causes and Treatments

Mild Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart) Causes and TreatmentsByKevin James CyrUpdated on November 12, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDMild cardiomegaly is when your heart is

Mild Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart) Causes and Treatments

Mild Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart) Causes and TreatmentsByKevin James CyrUpdated on November 12, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDMild cardiomegaly is when your heart is
Living With a Pacemaker: What to Avoid

Living With a Pacemaker: What to Avoid

Take a few simple precautions, and life should be virtually normalByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on September 08, 2022Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCIApacem

Living With a Pacemaker: What to Avoid

Take a few simple precautions, and life should be virtually normalByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on September 08, 2022Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCIApacem
Empowering Hearts, Embracing Life: Celebrating World Heart Day

Empowering Hearts, Embracing Life: Celebrating World Heart Day

World Heart Day, annual observance and celebration held on September 29 that is intended to increase public awareness of cardiovascular diseases, including their prevention and their global impact.

Empowering Hearts, Embracing Life: Celebrating World Heart Day

World Heart Day, annual observance and celebration held on September 29 that is intended to increase public awareness of cardiovascular diseases, including their prevention and their global impact.
Common Meds Link to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Type 2 Diabetes

Common Meds Link to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Type 2 Diabetes

Becky McCallOctober23,2023HAMBURG, Germany – Use of some antibiotic and antipsychotic drugs increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) among people with type 2 diabetes who do not h

Common Meds Link to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Type 2 Diabetes

Becky McCallOctober23,2023HAMBURG, Germany – Use of some antibiotic and antipsychotic drugs increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) among people with type 2 diabetes who do not h