Can Digital Health Improve Cardiovascular Disease?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular disease is the...
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Mustafa Dhanani
Nov 113 min read
An Inside Look at the Heart: Anatomy and Histology
Ever wondered how the heart keeps ticking like a well-oiled machine, beating close to three billion times over a lifetime? Let’s take a...
Wendi Miller, RN, BSN
Nov 106 min read
Beta Blockers Impact Heart Rate During Exercise
By Wendi Miller, RN Breaking our hearts Since a large majority (75%) of Americans report activity levels that are not high enough to...
yangboha
Nov 109 min read
Obstacles in human heart regeneration
Heart regeneration is limited in humans; strategies like stem cells and pathway modulation aim to boost cardiomyocyte division and repair.
Denise Clark
Nov 92 min read
Broken Heart Syndrome
Broken heart syndrome is a condition usually brought on by stressful situations or extreme emotions. Serious physical illness or surgery...
can can
Nov 44 min read
Senicapoc and Sickle Cell Anemia: An Unfinished Story
Sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene and is characterized by red blood cell dehydration due to loss of...
Poornima Venkatesh
Nov 35 min read
Heart on Your Sleeve: How Wearable Tech is Revolutionizing Cardiovascular Health
The rise of digital health technologies has enabled people to actively manage their heart health and has made it easier for patients and...
Apurvasai lakshmanan
Nov 22 min read
Understanding Hypertension: The Silent Killer
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a prevalent condition affecting millions worldwide. Often dubbed the "silent...
Haneen Awada
Oct 282 min read
The Impact of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Older Adults' Cardiovascular Health
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has become popular as a quick and efficient method of enhancing general fitness and...
Katharina Cangl
Oct 274 min read
Could it be a stroke?
Imagine you or someone close to you suddenly starts feeling ill. They may feel sudden dizziness, difficulties with speech, or loss of...
Wendi Miller, RN, BSN
Oct 275 min read
Shocking Truth about AFib, Urinary Frequency
The number of patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) in the United States is growing more rapidly than expected, and it’s predicted to...
Anshul Kapur
Oct 232 min read
A New Beat for the Heart: The Life-Changing Power of Aortic Valve Replacement
An aortic valve replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces a malfunctioning or damaged aortic valve with a prosthetic valve. The...
dana abdalla
Oct 194 min read
Know Your Heart: Understanding Types of Heart Disease"
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common type of heart disease. It affects the main blood vessels that...
eshink059
Oct 55 min read
Is an Interatrial Shunt a Sufficient Solution for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction?
Overview of Heart Failure and Ejection Fraction Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a condition where the heart...
Alexander Strofs
Sep 275 min read
Cardiovascular Risk and Screening in Athletes
The relationship between physical exercise and cardiovascular health in athletes, particularly young athletes, has been the subject of...
Elizabeth Adeolu
Sep 253 min read
High Cholesterol: Complications, Prevention, and Treatment
Introduction High cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia refers to elevated levels of cholesterol, a fatty substance produced by the liver...
June Pomeroy
Sep 153 min read
Is Knowing Your Heart Health Worth the Cost?
image by brgfx on Freepik You just got back your cholesterol lab results. Your doctor wants to put you on a statin to lower your “bad...
Anshul Kapur
Aug 212 min read
Broken Heart Syndrome: Unveiling the Mystery of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome) is a temporary heart condition where the heart's main pumping chamber (the left...
analisakvmed
Aug 63 min read
What is a Tilt Table Test?
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mssheenachen
Aug 23 min read
How to Save a Life - On Public Access AED Usage for Heart Attack
A normal, healthy heart uses electrical impulses to pump oxygenated blood around the body where it is needed. Through a continuous rhythm...
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