More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions

The Watchman implant is an alternative to blood thinners for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation treatment. Learn more about the Watchman implant for Afib.

Study suggests high deductible health plans cost patients with chronic illnesses more out of pocket. See how health plan deductibles change health care costs.

Study shows atrial fibrillation patients are struggling with anticoagulant medication adherence. Learn why Afib patients are not taking their blood thinners.

A U-M doctor suffering from an arrhythmia, intermittent atrial fibrillation, received a catheter ablation. See how the procedure helped his irregular heartbeat.

U-M study shows patients’ race, income, & family support play a role in hospital readmission rates. See their recommendations for Medicare readmission penalties.

What is pulmonary hypertension? Learn more about Pulmonary Hypertension from a cardiologist including PH symptoms, PH treatment, PM signs, and PM causes.

New left ventricular assist device technology using magnets has shown to reduce pump thrombosis. Learn more about the HeartMate3 LVAD pump and clinical trial.

A peripheral artery disease clinical trial found Clopidogrel to be as effective as Ticagrelor with fewer side effects. Learn more about the EUCLID trial for PAD.

PIONEER study shows rivaroxaban plus clopidogrel is safe to treat patients with coronary artery disease & atrial fibrillation. Learn more about the PIONEER study.

Alan suffered an aortic dissection which required aortic surgery for a bicuspid aortic valve replacement. See Alan's aortic dissection story & treatment.

Cardiac arrest research is needed, specifically for post cardiac arrest care and cardiac arrest treatment. See the study that details cardiac arrest statistics.

Premature ventricular contractions are a relatively common type of arrhythmia in adults and children. Learn more about PVC treatments, PVC symptoms & PVC causes.

Erin was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and eventually suffered from infective endocarditis. Read Erin's story and learn why you should listen to your body.

Gilbert Corss, an 84 year old prize-winning chicken farmer is back to work after a TAVR procedure saved his life. Learn more about Gilbert Corss and TAVR.

Atrial tachycardia and atrial fibrillation patient Mike Penskar is enjoying life after a catheter ablation procedure. Learn more about Mike and the procedure.