More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions
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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.
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Shining a Spotlight on Fibromuscular Dysplasia
May is Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Month. Find out how this once rare yet serious condition is getting the attention it deserves.
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A Lacrosse Accident, a Stroke and a Survivor: Brett’s Story
After an unexpected stroke, a young athlete is thankful for a new lease on life — and the care he received at Michigan Medicine.
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'Dozens of Strokes’ Reveal a Rare Vascular Disease
When a healthy, active woman had alarming symptoms — including episodes of weakness in her legs, arms and face — she came to Michigan.
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After Collapse at a Basketball Game, 7th-Grader Saved by Heart Transplant
Pediatric Transplant Week highlights the importance of organ donation for children like 12-year-old Chino, who can look forward to a healthy life, thanks to a new heart.
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Minimally Invasive TAVR Stops a Life-Threatening Heart Condition
When Marek Wach didn’t respond to treatment for a virus, doctors found a far more serious problem: aortic valve disease.
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Weighing TAVR vs. SAVR for Aortic Stenosis Treatment
Learn the differences between Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) for treating aortic stenosis.
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After Massive Aortic Aneurysm, Resilient Mom Runs Half-Marathon
A young mother’s life-threatening condition was discovered just in time. Today, she feels blessed to have her life back.
