More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions

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Swift Stroke Treatment One Woman’s Key to Returning to an Active Life

Stroke survivor Katherine Jones shares how early identification of stroke symptoms and quick medical attention was key to returning to her active lifestyle.
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5 Basics to Know About Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease

Get the latest information on bicuspid aortic valve disease, including causes, risk factors, treatment approaches and life expectancy from Michigan Medicine.
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Study Implicates Two Genetic Variants in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Development

Researchers report a key protein is affected during heart valve formation, in the first genomewide study of bicuspid aortic valve.
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Bound by marfan syndrome, a family encourages awareness

After a multigenerational diagnosis of a congenital heart defect, one close-knit Michigan family is committed to living life to the fullest.
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Jimmy Kimmel Sheds Light on How Health Policy Affects Children with Congenital Heart Disease

Learn more about how healthcare legislation can affect children, like Jimmy Kimmel's son, who are born with a congenital heart disease.
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Treating Pulmonary Hypertension With a ‘Very Extensive’ Approach

High blood pressure in the lungs, a condition known as pulmonary hypertension, was a life-threatening scare for one woman. Her Michigan Medicine cardiac team offered comprehensive care.
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Focusing on Inflammation to Treat DVT Clots, Without Adverse Bleeding

A 25-year journey leads to the first calf vein thrombosis patients treated with a selectin inhibitor strategy.
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What you should know about counseling and testing for genetic heart disease

Get answers to frequently asked questions about genetic screening for inherited heart diseases such as Marfan syndrome or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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16-Year-Old Born with Half a Heart Gets Wish to Attend Masters PGA Tournament

A high school golfer with the severe congenital heart condition, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, is getting his own Masters moment, thanks to Make-A-Wish Michigan.
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Depression and Heart Health: A Two-Way Connection

One of the causes of heart attacks include depression. Here are key insights from Michigan Medicine on how cardiovascular and mental health are related.
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ACC 17 Research Wrap-Up: What Cardiologists Should Know

From moderate-risk TAVR to PCSK9 inhibitors to exercise in HCM, the American College of Cardiology’s annual Scientific Session brought advancements across many areas of cardiology.
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Moderate Exercise May Be Beneficial for HCM Patients

Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are urged to take it easy. But new research shows they might benefit from moderate aerobic exercise.
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Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Gives Barber a New Look

A barber was faced with giving up his beloved profession because of severe pain from PAD. How a Michigan Medicine team helped him get back to work.
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Low-Salt Diets for Heart Failure Patients: a Recipe for Success?

Explore and understand how sodium intake can affect heart failure patients differently, including potential risks associated with restricting sodium.
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Genetic Defect Makes Cardiac Care a Family Affair

Eight members of a family tested positive for a genetic defect that can lead to deadly aortic disease. Michigan Medicine has helped them stay well for nearly a decade.