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How Smoking Affects Your Heart and Increases Surgery Risk

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This damage accelerates the formation of plaques, leading to atherosclerosisa condition where arteries narrow and harden, restricting blood flow. Increased Blood Clot Risk: Smoking enhances the bloods clotting tendency, raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

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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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News from EHRA 2024: International Experts Agree on Standards for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

It is also published in Heart Rhythm , the official journal of the HRS, Journal of Arrhythmia , the official journal of the APHRS, and Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology , the official journal of the LAHRS. Prolonged anticoagulation may be required depending on the risk of blood clots. 2018;20(1):e1-e160.

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15 Early Warning Signs Of Heart Disease You Should Lookout For

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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.

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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. Maintain a Healthy Weight – Excess weight is a major risk factor for AFib. How Do You Know If You Have AFib?

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How Mental Health Can Affect Your Heart Health

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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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Early Rhythm Control, Lifestyle Modification and More Tailored Stroke Risk Assessment Are Top Goals in Managing Atrial Fibrillation

DAIC

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), affecting over 6 million Americans, and the number is expected to double by 2030. This device sits in the heart’s left atrial appendage, where blood clots often form, to prevent them from getting into the bloodstream.