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Heart disease still America's top killer, although the death rate has declined

Heart disease still America's top killer, although the death rate has declined

by Dennis ThompsonHeart disease remains the top cause of death in the United States, but progress is being made and more lives are being saved, a new report finds.There were 931,578 heart-related deat

Heart disease still America's top killer, although the death rate has declined

by Dennis ThompsonHeart disease remains the top cause of death in the United States, but progress is being made and more lives are being saved, a new report finds.There were 931,578 heart-related deat
Air pollution increases heart attacks in nonsmokers, study finds

Air pollution increases heart attacks in nonsmokers, study finds

by Physician's Briefing StaffAir pollution is associated with significant increases in heart attacks among nonsmokers, according to a study presented at theEuropean Society of Cardiology Con

Air pollution increases heart attacks in nonsmokers, study finds

by Physician's Briefing StaffAir pollution is associated with significant increases in heart attacks among nonsmokers, according to a study presented at theEuropean Society of Cardiology Con
Treatment of Premature Ventricular Complexes

Treatment of Premature Ventricular Complexes

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on August 03, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDPremature ventricular complexes, orPVCs, are among the most commoncardiac

Treatment of Premature Ventricular Complexes

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on August 03, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDPremature ventricular complexes, orPVCs, are among the most commoncardiac
Does Mitral Valve Prolapse Cause Sudden Death?

Does Mitral Valve Prolapse Cause Sudden Death?

Does Mitral Valve Prolapse Cause Sudden Death?ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on April 01, 2022Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MD窗体顶端Print窗体底端In the 2007 Chicago Marath

Does Mitral Valve Prolapse Cause Sudden Death?

Does Mitral Valve Prolapse Cause Sudden Death?ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on April 01, 2022Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MD窗体顶端Print窗体底端In the 2007 Chicago Marath
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
Vascular Surgery: What To Expect on the Day of Surgery

Vascular Surgery: What To Expect on the Day of Surgery

Vascular Surgery: What To Expect on the Day of SurgeryBySherry ChristiansenUpdated on August 16, 2023Medically reviewed byScott Sundick, MDOn the day of yourvascular surg

Vascular Surgery: What To Expect on the Day of Surgery

Vascular Surgery: What To Expect on the Day of SurgeryBySherry ChristiansenUpdated on August 16, 2023Medically reviewed byScott Sundick, MDOn the day of yourvascular surg
Modern lifestyle heart disease risk factors threaten extremely poor people in low- and middle-income countries

Modern lifestyle heart disease risk factors threaten extremely poor people in low- and middle-income countries

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that many people living in extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have conditions that lead to

Modern lifestyle heart disease risk factors threaten extremely poor people in low- and middle-income countries

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study reveals that many people living in extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have conditions that lead to
Stroke or stroke plus neck artery tear almost doubles risk of heart attack within a year, finds research

Stroke or stroke plus neck artery tear almost doubles risk of heart attack within a year, finds research

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeart attack risk almost doubles in the first year after a stroke or when combined with a tear in a neck artery wall; however, a tear without

Stroke or stroke plus neck artery tear almost doubles risk of heart attack within a year, finds research

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeart attack risk almost doubles in the first year after a stroke or when combined with a tear in a neck artery wall; however, a tear without
Artificial Intelligence tool successfully predicts fatal heart rhythm

Artificial Intelligence tool successfully predicts fatal heart rhythm

by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust(A) A pyramid sampling schematic demonstrating 100 samples at various heart rates over a 24 h period. (B) VA-ResNet-50 architecture. (C) Patient flow. (D)

Artificial Intelligence tool successfully predicts fatal heart rhythm

by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust(A) A pyramid sampling schematic demonstrating 100 samples at various heart rates over a 24 h period. (B) VA-ResNet-50 architecture. (C) Patient flow. (D)
New research finds half-cardio, half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks

New research finds half-cardio, half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks

by Iowa State UniversityStructured Graphical Abstract Effects of 1-year resistance, aerobic, or combined exercise training on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk profile: the CardioRACE trial. Aero

New research finds half-cardio, half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks

by Iowa State UniversityStructured Graphical Abstract Effects of 1-year resistance, aerobic, or combined exercise training on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk profile: the CardioRACE trial. Aero
Saving moms' lives: a policy roadmap to better health before, during and after pregnancy

Saving moms' lives: a policy roadmap to better health before, during and after pregnancy

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTragically, mothers across the country are dying during and after childbirth, a trend that is disproportionately impacting women of c

Saving moms' lives: a policy roadmap to better health before, during and after pregnancy

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTragically, mothers across the country are dying during and after childbirth, a trend that is disproportionately impacting women of c