DAIC

JUNE 19, 2024

Q: Tell us about VT and why it can be such a serious heart condition? VT is caused by faulty electrical signaling in the heart and sometimes develops after a heart attack. Patients experience a very fast heart rate--often 150 times a minute or more. Q: How quickly might we see a clinical trial for patients?

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MIBHS

JULY 31, 2024

While this response is adaptive in the short term, chronic stress keeps your blood pressure elevated for extended periods, increasing your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) and its associated complications, such as heart disease and stroke.

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Wellnest

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Can COVID-19 symptoms mimic a heart attack? Yes, COVID-19 symptoms can resemble a heart attack, including chest pain, shortness of breath, and changes in echocardiogram or EKG. However, angiograms often reveal no major blockage in the heart’s blood vessels, indicating a different mechanism.

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MIBHS

MARCH 31, 2025

When discussing heart health, heart attacks and cardiac arrest are two terms that are often mistaken for one another. Understanding the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest can help in recognizing symptoms, seeking prompt medical care, and even saving lives. What is a Heart Attack?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

Written by Colin Jenkins and Nhu-Nguyen Le with edits by Willy Frick and by Smith A 46-year-old male presented to the emergency department with 2 days of heavy substernal chest pain and nausea. He reported a history of “Wolf-Parkinson-White” and “heart attack” but said neither had been treated. Is there STEMI?

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Wellnest

MARCH 12, 2023

A human's health and well-being may suffer significantly after a heart attack. 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. A nauseous or stomach ache.

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BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Cardiology Board Review Question A 48-year-old female with no known medical history presents with acute substernal chest pain. Family history significant for a brother who had a heart attack at 40 years of age. Do You Really Get Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy from a Broken Heart? What are the Symptoms?

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