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How to Prevent an Atrial Fibrillation Attack

AMS Cardiology

In some cases, AFib can also increase the risk of stroke, blood clots and heart failure. This increases the pressure inside your ear and chest, which reduces some heart arrhythmias. Eat a Heart Healthy Diet – Opt for a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins.

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How Mental Health Can Affect Your Heart Health

MIBHS

The exact mechanisms behind this link are complex, but it’s believed that the combination of lifestyle factors associated with depression (such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking) and the physiological effects of depression on the body (including inflammation and blood clotting) can contribute to heart problems.

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Medications for Congenital Heart Disease: What Every Parent Should Know

Conquering CHD

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS : It is important to note that there may be possible risks associated with using antiarrhythmics in children with CHD, ironically including an increased risk of arrhythmia. Anticoagulants WHAT THEY DO : Anticoagulant therapy is important for preventing blood clots in children with congenital heart disease.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

This condition often leads to heart failure, as the heart cannot effectively pump blood. Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats) Persistent abnormal heart rhythms can disrupt the heart’s pumping efficiency, eventually causing it to enlarge to maintain blood flow. Beta-blockers , which slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure.

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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

MIBHS

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when an artery becomes blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle. This blockage is often caused by a blood clot or the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood. What is a Heart Attack?

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Researchers Find Drinking Coffee May Help Prevent Mental Decline in People with AFib

DAIC

The most frequent cardiac arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, is known to independently increase the risk of dementia, said Massimo Barbagallo, M.D., federal dietary guidelines, three to five 8-ounce cups of coffee per day can be part of a healthy diet, but that only refers to plain black coffee. According to the U.S.

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15 Early Warning Signs Of Heart Disease You Should Lookout For

Wellnest

It occurs when blood flow to the coronary arteries is restricted, frequently by a blood clot, which can harm the heart muscle and result in consequences like heart disease or sudden cardiac arrest. This can happen when the heart is unable to adequately pump blood, which results in an accumulation of fluid in the body.