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Is long-term beta-blocker therapy needed after a heart attack?

Science Daily - Heart Disease

The appropriate duration of beta-blocker treatment after a heart attack (a myocardial infarction [MI]) is unknown in patients who do not need to take beta-blockers for another reason.

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Advice from a cardiologist: Cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Their blood pressure drops, and often their heart stops. This may be caused by a lethal arrhythmia, which is when the heart beats abnormally and does not efficiently pump anymore. If the heart is not pumping, blood is not getting to the brain, and that's what causes the collapse.

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AliveCor Announces Dual FDA Clearance of AI Technology That Delivers 35 Cardiac Determinations and First-of-its-Kind Kardia 12L ECG System

DAIC

This is the world’s first AI that can detect life-threatening cardiac conditions, including heart attacks, using a reduced leadset. KAI 12L can seamlessly integrate with compatible devices, including the Kardia 12L ECG System, expanding critical access to accurate heart data within a broad range of healthcare settings.

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How Smoking Affects Your Heart and Increases Surgery Risk

MIBHS

Increased Blood Clot Risk: Smoking enhances the bloods clotting tendency, raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes. These factors contribute to a host of cardiovascular problems, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias, making smokers significantly more vulnerable to heart-related illnesses.

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The Hidden Toll of Chronic Stress on Your Heart Health

MIBHS

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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Exploring Potential New Treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia

DAIC

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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Rise of COVID's JN.1 Sub variant Cases in India in 2023

Wellnest

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.