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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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Sedentary Lifestyle: The Silent Danger of Sitting Too Much
A sedentary lifestyle related to desk work is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Risk factors do not simply add together — they interact and amplify one another, increasing...
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If channel inhibitor
Ivabradine (Lancora™) is a medication used in certain forms of heart failure to slow the heart rate. Learn how it works, its benefits, possible side effects including phosphenes, and the...
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Neprilysin inhibitor / Angiotensin receptor blocker
Entresto™ (sacubitril/valsartan) is a medication used to treat certain forms of heart failure. Learn how it works, its benefits, possible side effects, and the precautions associated with this modern heart...
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Diuretics
Diuretics are a large family of medications that act on the kidneys. They are divided into several categories, three of which are discussed here.Although they share a common effect —...
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Episode 21 – Akira Endo: The Discovery of Statins
Akira Endo is the Japanese biochemist behind the discovery of statins, a class of medications that transformed the prevention of cardiovascular disease. This article retraces the story of his research,...
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MitraClip
MitraClip is a non-surgical procedure used to treat mitral regurgitation. Performed by catheter, it reduces valve leakage without open-heart surgery. It is mainly intended for patients at high surgical risk.
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