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

DAIC

Some patients need computed tomography or transoesophageal echocardiography to exclude the presence of a blood clot in the heart. Blood thinners should not be interrupted before catheter ablation and patients should receive specific instructions from their healthcare provider on continuing their medication. 2018;11(7):e006350.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

PAD is a serious, progressive cardiovascular disease primarily caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the blood vessels, or atherosclerosis. This plaque narrows the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, which may significantly impair physical function, walking performance and quality of life.

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Abstract 164: Chronic Total Occlusion of the Bilateral Internal Carotid Arteries, Vertebral Arteries and Basilar Artery

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Other diagnostic consideration included atherosclerosis. IntroductionBilateral internal carotid arteries (ICAs), vertebral arteries (VAs), and basilar artery chronic total occlusion is an exceedingly rare condition. Overall, the underlying etiology of his condition remained elusive.

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Cryptogenic Stroke

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

In Ischaemic strokes, there is some sort of blockage either in the major vessels that take the blood (this is called large vessel atherosclerosis) to the brain or even in the smaller vessels (called small vessel occlusion). Keywords: Cryptogenic strokes; AF; Afib; PFO; stroke; blood clots; thrombophilia; Antiphospholipid syndrome.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sleep and Cardiovascular Health

Physiologically Speaking

The amount of calcium in the blood vessels (known as arterial calcification), a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis, is higher in people with a short sleep duration. 14 One study of over 1,900 men found evidence that very short sleep duration predicts a higher burden of atherosclerosis in their coronary and femoral arteries.

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Advanced Vascular Care

AMS Cardiology

Atherosclerosis & Arterial Diseases Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) : A blockage in your legs. Spider Veins: Small red or purple bursts on your knees, calves or thighs caused by swollen capillaries (small blood vessels). Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) : A blood clot occurring in a deep vein.