More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions
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Cognitive decline comes sooner for people with heart failure
There are over six million Americans with heart failure who are at greater risk of losing their cognitive abilities earlier in life, a study led by University of Michigan suggests.
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Highly educated people face steeper mental declines after stroke
Stroke survivors who have attended some level of higher education may face even steeper mental declines, according to a study led by Michigan Medicine.
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Epigenetics, Inflammation and the Human Immune System
People with diabetes often have a host of other conditions including cardiovascular disease and kidney disease driven by inflammation. On today's episode, we talk with Dr. Katherine Gallagher, professor of surgery, professor of microbiology and immunology, and the Leland Ira Doan Research Professor of Vascular Surgery at U of M, who is looking at how epigenetics - the influence of environmental factors and behaviors impact on gene expression - might explain changes in the immune system in people with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other conditions related to inflammation.
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A heart on Valentines Day: young man with rare disease gets second transplant
A young man from Michigan who was born with the rare disease Barth Syndrome received a new heart over two decades after having a heart transplant as an infant.
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Why vaping is bad for your heart
A Michigan Medicine doctor discusses how e-cigarettes and vaping harm your health and cardiovascular system.
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After 4 lifesaving heart surgeries, teen plays in Junior League World Series
After four lifesaving heart surgeries, teen plays in Junior League World Series, shares journey to benefit other children with congenital heart disease.
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1 in 5 older adults get infections after heart surgery, and women have a 60% higher risk
According to findings by Michigan Medicine, one in five older patients gets an infection up to six months following heart surgery — with women much more likely to develop one.
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Longtime Michigan football announcer makes call on heart health
A famous sports announcer for University of Michigan football finds himself getting heart care at Michigan Medicine and spreading the word to others to be proactive about their heart health.
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Higher costs limit attendance for life changing cardiac rehab
Despite the success cardiac rehabilitation has shown at reducing heart-related deaths and hospital readmissions, higher out-of-pocket costs may prevent patients from participating in the program, a University of Michigan study suggests.
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Reducing dose of popular blood thinners may limit risk of future bleeding
For people taking the popular blood thinners rivaroxaban (brand name Xarelto) and apixaban (brand name Eliquis), after having a blood clot, a reduced dose may limit the future risk of bleeding as well as hospital visits, a Michigan Medicine-led study suggests.
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Roy’s Michigan Answer: Second opinion saves patient’s heart
Michigan Medicine's team of cardiology experts offered an advanced, minimally invasive coronary intervention, which restored one patient back to good health
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Recycled pacemakers function as well as new devices, international study suggests
Recycled pacemakers can function as well as new devices, a University of Michigan-led study suggests. These used and reconditioned devices have the potential to increase access to pacemaker therapy in low- and middle-income countries, where many patients cannot afford the treatment.
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Planting a tree, and hope, for a heart healthy future
A complex mitral valve repair by Michigan Medicine cardiac specialists helps restore health and happiness to one Michigan patient and his family.
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Women more likely than men to die after heart surgery complications
Despite having no greater chance of developing problems after high risk cardiovascular surgery, women are more likely than men to die from post-operative complications, a University of Michigan-led study suggests.
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Timely CPR saves runner who collapsed during first week of college
Bystander CPR saves a first year college student who collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest while running during his first week of school.
