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Changing to Survive – Patient-Partner
Healthy Lifestyle Habits — A Patient Partner’s Perspective; Can you really change your lifestyle after years of smoking, physical inactivity, and excess? Donald shares the turning point that, following heart...
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Vertigo or Dizziness: Is It the Heart?
Vertigo and dizziness are common symptoms that may be caused by an inner ear disorder, low bloodBlood is composed of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide. White blood cells make up our immune defense system. Platelets contribute to blood pressure, a heart rhythm disorder, or many other medical conditions. This article explains...
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Complete AV block (third-degree AV block)
Complete AV block (third degree) is a heart rhythm disorder characterized by a total interruption of electrical conduction between the atriaThe atria are the two upper chambers of the heart. They act as reservoirs for blood that will fill the ventricles. and the ventricles, diagnosed by ECG and usually treated...
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Second-degree AV block
Second-degree atrioventricular block (AV block) is a disorder of the heart’s electrical conduction system that has two main forms: type 1 AV block (Mobitz I or Wenckebach) and type 2...
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First-degree AV block
First-degree AV block is not considered a “true blockage,” but rather a slowing of electrical conduction between the atriaThe atria are the two upper chambers of the heart. They act as reservoirs for blood that will fill the ventricles. and the ventricles. It differs from second- or third-degree AV block,...
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Types of AV block: when the “gatekeeper” slows down or blocks the passage
Atrioventricular blocks (AV blocks) are delays or interruptions in the electrical signal traveling between the atriaThe atria are the two upper chambers of the heart. They act as reservoirs for blood that will fill the ventricles. and the ventricles. This pathway, controlled by the AV node — the heart’s “electrical...
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The Heart Never Takes a Vacation
The heart never takes a vacation. Even during the summer, cardiovascular diseases remain a concern. Chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, heart failure, high bloodBlood is composed of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide. White blood cells make up our immune defense system. Platelets contribute to blood pressure, or forgetting to take...
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Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) of a Coronary Artery: Medical Overview
A chronic total occlusion (CTO) is a coronary arteryThe two coronary arteries, the right and the left, form the blood network that supplies the heart with oxygen and nutrients. They are located directly on the surface of the heart and branch into smaller vessels that that has been completely blocked for several months. Learn about its symptoms, diagnostic tests, risks, and the treatment options available to...
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Acute pericarditis – Overview
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, often caused by a viral infection. It typically causes chest pain and usually resolves without long-term consequences. Fluid may sometimes...
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Sage Parsnip Ravioli with Beet and Turnip Carpaccio and Orange Vinaigrette
This sage parsnip ravioli is served with a beet and turnip carpaccio enhanced by an orange vinaigrette. A colorful and elegant recipe created by Chef Philippe Laloux.
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Clinical Research: Advancing Medicine
Most of the treatments used today are the result of clinical research. By participating in a clinical study, patients help advance medical knowledge and improve the care that will be...
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Long-Term External Cardiac Monitoring
Palpitations"Palpitation" is a symptom related to an abnormality in heartbeats. There are several types of arrhythmias. This term is like a surname that encompasses several first names., dizziness, atrial fibrillation, Apple Watch, KardiaMobile, Cardiomemo, or extended Holter monitoring: several technologies are now available to monitor the heart’s electrical activity over extended periods. Learn how these different...
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