More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions
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7 common Afib triggers that may surprise you
An expert weighs in on what to avoid to prevent an atrial fibrillation episode.
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Unique team gives mom and babies a fighting chance
Complicated heart issues put one woman at high risk for pregnancy, but a team of skilled doctors helped her give birth to two healthy children.
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New guidelines overhaul best practices for heart failure prevention, diagnosis and treatment
Updated heart failure management guidelines add recommendations for the use of SGLT inhibitors and for managing patients with cancer therapy-related cardiotoxicity.
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Treating heart attacks with a medium chain fatty acid
Heart attacks mean energy deprivation. Could a fatty acid found in energy drinks, then, help recovery?
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Winter and aortic dissection: Are you at risk?
With winter in full swing, a cardiologist explains why some are at high risk of aortic dissection.
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You’ve been diagnosed with a heart murmur. Now what?
An expert weighs in on what it means to have a heart murmur and when you should see a cardiologist.
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A new tool for 3-D measurement of the aorta may identify fatal heart conditions earlier
The technique has potential to change the way aortic aneurysm is monitored.
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Does an aspirin a day keep heart disease away? It depends
Taking low-dose aspirin every day to prevent heart disease shouldn’t be the first line of defense, according to new guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
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4-year-old’s sudden cardiac arrest reveals life-threatening heart arrythmia
Ireland never showed any symptoms of her rare congenital heart condition until it caused her to collapse after playing outside.
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What is heart inflammation?
A Michigan Medicine cardiologist explains what heart inflammation is, how it affects the body and how it can be treated.
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The increased risk of heart disease in Black and Hispanic women
Cardiovascular disease is the most significant health risk impacting this population, yet, many don’t know it.
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Heart-safe snow shoveling
Before you head outside with your shovel, brush up on these tips to keep your heart safe out in the snow.
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Doctor revives fellow hockey player after cardiac arrest during game
Fast action by pediatric cardiologist, access to an AED save 47-year-old father of three’s life on the ice.
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Helping hearts across Michigan
A cardiologist reflects on 25 years of statewide collaboration through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium.
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Clearing cholesterol crystals with a new nanoparticle
Researchers developed an HDL-mimicking nanoparticle that modified heart disease-related plaques in preclinical research.
