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Popular HeartMate 3 Now Available for Long-Term Use

Recent approval from the FDA for HeartMate 3 opens the door to an important option for people with advanced heart failure.
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When a Virus Turns Deadly: What You Should Know About Myocarditis

An inflammation of the heart muscle, myocarditis can be life-threatening if not treated in time. One young survivor shares his story.
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Your Heart Hates Air Pollution. Portable Filters Could Help

The fifth-leading risk factor for mortality worldwide, air pollution presents a major heart health risk. But a simple, low-cost intervention could help people breathe easier at home.
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Getting a Flu Shot Can Help Protect Your Heart, Too

A flu vaccine can shield you, and those you love, from the virus’ potentially life-threatening effects — including heart attack.
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Can’t Stop Teen’s Competitive Spirit

A teen’s athletic pursuits came to a halt after a frightening diagnosis. Thanks to surgery at Michigan Medicine, he’s back in the game.
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Cryoballoon Ablation Helps Elite Athlete Stay Competitive

A minimally invasive procedure treated a dedicated athlete’s atrial fibrillation — and allowed him to enjoy multiple athletic pursuits again.
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Lifesaving facts about aortic dissection

Get live-saving facts about aortic dissection, including symptoms and the difference between Types A and B, and find out how this lethal cardiac condition is treated.
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Affordable Meds Help Younger Stroke Survivors Manage Adherence

Younger stroke survivors are having less trouble paying for medications that can stave off a second stroke, thanks to expanded Medicaid and other ACA provisions.
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What Mothers and Younger Women Should Know About SCAD

Learn the causes and treatments for SCAD, the leading cause of heart attacks in women younger than 50, pregnant women and new mothers.
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It’s Now OK to Perform CPR on People with Ventricular Assist Devices

New evidence shows CPR gives VAD patients in cardiac arrest a higher chance of survival. Previously CPR on patients with a ventricular assist device was discouraged.
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Does DASH Diet Meal Delivery Help Heart Failure Outcomes?

In a small pilot study, home-delivered, low-sodium meals after hospital discharge helped some heart failure patients avoid hospital readmission.
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Women with congenital heart disease: safe pregnancy is possible

Find out if it is safe to get pregnant if you have congenital heart disease (CHD) and what to expect before, during and after you give birth.
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Ischemic vs. Hemorrhagic Stroke: What’s the Difference?

Learn the differences between types of strokes, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and find out why even mini-strokes require prompt medical attention.
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After Relearning to Walk, Young Stroke Survivor Gets Active

Four years after her stroke, a mother works hard to strengthen her mind and body. She shares personal advice based on that journey.
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Easing Peripheral Artery Disease Pain, One Step at a Time

To relieve PAD discomfort, walking is key. A patient and her doctor explain the benefits of routine physical activity and other good habits.