More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions
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Enlarged Aorta Risks and Symptoms: What to Know
Read about enlarged aorta risks, symptoms and treatments. Also known as aortic aneurysm, it can be deadly if not screened or treated properly.
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New Blood Test for Diagnosing Heart Attacks: A ‘Big Deal,’ with Caveats
A longtime blood test that measures the likelihood of a cardiac event has become more sensitive and more precise. Why doctors and patients should be cautiously optimistic.
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When Aortic Dissection Strikes Without Warning
As Darcy Way learned, a sudden aortic dissection can be fatal. But luck was on his side last February.
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Study: Better Treatment, Not More Spending, Saves Heart Attack Patients
Increases in early stenting treatments have paid off in lives and dollars, but some hospitals lag behind, a new study finds. Meanwhile, total costs have grown without reductions in mortality.
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CPR and Quick Thinking Save 37-Year-Old in Sudden Cardiac Arrest
If someone you love goes into sudden cardiac arrest, will you know what to do? How a husband’s know-how saved his wife.
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Sleep Apnea and Atrial Fibrillation: How They’re Connected
Can sleep apnea (OSA) cause atrial fibrillation (AFIB)? According to research, there is a strong link between the two and treating both conditions is critical.
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Specialist: New Hypertension Guidelines Will Facilitate Earlier Intervention
A Michigan Medicine hypertension specialist, who was part of the team behind the newly released high blood pressure recommendations, explains what’s changed.
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Swimming Again After a Heart Attack, Athlete Regains His Stride
A heart attack patient and former U-M athlete credits his “coach” not only for medical care but also for getting him back up to speed in the pool.
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For Patient Awaiting New Heart, a Ventricular Assist Device Brings Hope
Michigan Medicine patient Eddie Craig is thankful for the heart pump that is keeping him alive until he can undergo a transplant.
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Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Has Grandma Back in Action
Sidelined by extreme leg pain, a PAD patient finds hope and relief with a noninvasive procedure.
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How an App Can Help PAD Patients Choose Their Care Plan
Tough conversations — and treatment decisions — are necessary after a complex diagnosis. A Michigan Medicine vascular surgeon designed a tool to help start them.
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Exercise Program for Peripheral Artery Disease Patients Now Covered by Medicare
Supervised exercise therapy is recommended for some people with peripheral artery disease. Now, more patients will have access to the treatment.
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Are You at Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease?
Surgeon discusses peripheral artery disease symptoms and treatments. Learn more about PAD symptoms and possible peripheral artery disease treatment options.
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A New Heart Lets First-Grader ‘Finally Act Like a Kid’
When a congenital heart condition went undetected at birth, one family was shocked to learn their 4-year-old needed a transplant. But today, he’s thriving.
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Takeaways from a Michigan Middle School Health Initiative Other States Can Use
An evidence-based wellness program for middle schoolers has recorded many healthy improvements. In a new paper, experts share lessons learned.
