Left- vs. Right-Sided Heart Failure: Know the Differences

ByRachael Zimlich, BSN, RNUpdated on August 18, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDLeft- and right-sidedheart failureboth occur because heart muscles ar

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Left- vs. Right-Sided Heart Failure: Know the Differences

ByRachael Zimlich, BSN, RNUpdated on August 18, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDLeft- and right-sidedheart failureboth occur because heart muscles ar

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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

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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

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Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: Main Differences

Both are emergencies; one is more fatal than the otherByRachael Zimlich, BSN, RNUpdated on October 25, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDCardiac arrestand&nb

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Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: Main Differences

Both are emergencies; one is more fatal than the otherByRachael Zimlich, BSN, RNUpdated on October 25, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDCardiac arrestand&nb

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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

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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

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Purpose of Triple Bypass Surgery

ByKathleen Gaines, MSN, RN, CBCUpdated on August 16, 2023Medically reviewed byJennifer Schwartz, MDFact checked byNick BlackmerYou may needtriple bypass surge

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Purpose of Triple Bypass Surgery

ByKathleen Gaines, MSN, RN, CBCUpdated on August 16, 2023Medically reviewed byJennifer Schwartz, MDFact checked byNick BlackmerYou may needtriple bypass surge

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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

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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

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Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Heart Transplant

ByAnna GiorgiPublished on November 16, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDA hearttransplantis a major surgery that involves replacing your diseased hear

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Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Heart Transplant

ByAnna GiorgiPublished on November 16, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDA hearttransplantis a major surgery that involves replacing your diseased hear

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What to Know About Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

BySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDRestrictivecardiomyopathyis a rare heart condition characterized by the stif

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What to Know About Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

BySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 31, 2023Medically reviewed byJeffrey S. Lander, MDRestrictivecardiomyopathyis a rare heart condition characterized by the stif

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Every Type of Vascular Surgery

Indications and risksByAngela Ryan Lee, MDPublished on July 13, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDVascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty that treats conditions a

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Every Type of Vascular Surgery

Indications and risksByAngela Ryan Lee, MDPublished on July 13, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDVascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty that treats conditions a

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Three Types of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) to Understand

ByChristopher BerglandUpdated on November 14, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDAcute coronary syndrome(ACS) is a medical term that categorizes three conditions tha

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Three Types of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) to Understand

ByChristopher BerglandUpdated on November 14, 2023Medically reviewed byAnisha Shah, MDAcute coronary syndrome(ACS) is a medical term that categorizes three conditions tha

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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

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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

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What Is a Silent Heart Attack?

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on August 27, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCISEBASTIAN KAULITZKI / Getty ImagesA silent heart attack—also known as a silent or

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What Is a Silent Heart Attack?

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on August 27, 2023Medically reviewed byYasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCISEBASTIAN KAULITZKI / Getty ImagesA silent heart attack—also known as a silent or

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