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Oct 5, 20245 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 27, 20245 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 25, 20243 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 15, 20243 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 21, 20242 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 6, 20243 min read
What is a Tilt Table Test?
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mssheenachen
Aug 2, 20243 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...
Shreya Santhosh
Aug 2, 20245 min read
The Role of Biomarkers in Predicting Cardiovascular Events
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) stand as a formidable challenge in modern healthcare, taking the lives of millions annually...
Mulualem Anteneh
Jul 26, 20242 min read
Chest pain you should actually worry about: Matter of the Heart
Chest pain is one that holds not only disease behind its name but also fear. There have been countless movies that depict this entity as...
lhowellrn1992
Jul 13, 20242 min read
It's Hard to Breathe
Do you find yourself stopping to catch your breath? Are your feet and legs puffy or swollen? You could be experiencing signs and symptoms...
antwianita193
Jul 9, 20243 min read
Guarding Hearts: Dental Prophylaxis In Infective Endocarditis
BruceBlaus, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons The disruption of the dental mucosa can...
CH Chen
Jul 5, 20243 min read
Wait, Broken Heart Syndrome Is a Thing?
If you are frequently on the internet, you might have heard people say that you could die from a broken heart. But is it fact or fiction?...
Megha Patel
Jul 3, 20242 min read
Cardiac Arrest
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/06/23/silent-heart-attacks-all-too-common-and-often-overlooked What is Cardiac Arrest? Cardiac Arrest...
Nikki Elmi
Jun 30, 20243 min read
Green Hearts: Spinach Leaves in Heart Tissue Regeneration
By Nikki Elmi The idea of using spinach leaves to regenerate heart tissue might sound like something out of science fiction, but it is a...
Anshul Kapur
Jun 28, 20242 min read
Understanding Medicine Through Medical Triads
Cardiology, the study of the heart and its diseases, involves understanding symptoms and conditions. One of the ways that doctors can...
kayceernwrites
Jun 25, 20243 min read
Infections in LVAD Patients: Causes and Treatment
An LVAD, or Left Ventricular Assist Device is "a surgically implanted mechanical pump designed to take over the function of a severely...
beccaisaacson10
Jun 17, 20243 min read
Exploring Lipoprotein (a): What It Means for Your Heart Health
You may have had your cholesterol levels checked, but did you know that you can also check your genetic risk for developing heart...
Alexander Strofs
Jun 13, 202410 min read
Enhancing Imaging Techniques for Better Diagnosis and Monitoring of Heart Diseases
Enhancing Imaging Techniques for Better Diagnosis and Monitoring of Heart Diseases Cardiovascular imaging is essential for diagnosing and...
Glenel Loring
Jun 4, 20247 min read
Heart Logic: An AI solution to congestive heart failure (CHF)
AI systems that function well instill a sense of security and peace of mind. Aging populations, chronic disease burdens, and high...
mclapham9
May 8, 20243 min read
Living with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heart condition where the heart muscle becomes thickened and stiff.
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