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

Updated on:December 21,2023 43

Black women with high blood pressure before age 35 may have triple the risk of a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Christina Morillo from PexelsBlack women who develop high blood pressure before age 35 and are on medication for hypertension may have triple the odds of havi

Updated on: March 23,2024 16

Black women with high blood pressure before age 35 may have triple the risk of a stroke

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Christina Morillo from PexelsBlack women who develop high blood pressure before age 35 and are on medication for hypertension may have triple the odds of havi

Updated on:March 23,2024 16

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

Updated on: March 23,2024 20

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

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

Tooth extraction before heart surgery carries risks

By Sara Freeman, medwireNews ReporterDental extraction before cardiac surgery may not be as benign a procedure as some clinicians might think, with review findings showing that it is associated with m

Updated on: October 27,2023 7

Tooth extraction before heart surgery carries risks

By Sara Freeman, medwireNews ReporterDental extraction before cardiac surgery may not be as benign a procedure as some clinicians might think, with review findings showing that it is associated with m

Updated on:October 27,2023 7

What Happens During an Aortic Dissection?

BySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 13, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAn aortic dissection is an uncommon emergency medical condition that occurs when there

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What Happens During an Aortic Dissection?

BySarah Jividen, RNUpdated on October 13, 2023Medically reviewed byRichard N. Fogoros, MDAn aortic dissection is an uncommon emergency medical condition that occurs when there

Updated on:December 21,2023 21

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

Updated on: October 27,2023 6

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

Updated on:October 27,2023 6

Nose breathing lowers blood pressure, may help reduce risk factors for heart disease

by American Physiological SocietyCredit:American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00148.2023More than half of adult

Updated on: March 23,2024 19

Nose breathing lowers blood pressure, may help reduce risk factors for heart disease

by American Physiological SocietyCredit:American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00148.2023More than half of adult

Updated on:March 23,2024 19

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

Updated on:December 21,2023 54

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

Updated on: March 14,2024 8

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

Updated on:March 14,2024 8

Helping aspiring clinicians understand a virtual heart before they work with a real one

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonDr. Jonathan Awori explores the virtual heart with nurse Carolyn Burtt (left), while extended reality designer Angelina Gu joins the fun. Credit: M

Updated on: March 23,2024 12

Helping aspiring clinicians understand a virtual heart before they work with a real one

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonDr. Jonathan Awori explores the virtual heart with nurse Carolyn Burtt (left), while extended reality designer Angelina Gu joins the fun. Credit: M

Updated on:March 23,2024 12

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.

Updated on: September 29,2024 0

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.

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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

Updated on: October 25,2023 10

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

Updated on:October 25,2023 10