All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 21, 2024

Stroke is often due to sudden loss of blood supply to a region of the brain which usually results in paralysis of a part of the body. Stroke could also be due to bleeding into a part of the brain. Strokes and heart disease are linked together in various ways. Stroke can occur after a heart attack as well.

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Today’s video is on the subject of stroke and in particular cryptogenic strokes. It is therefore crucial to identify the cause of stroke and treat the underlying cause wherever possible. Strokes are characterised by death of brain cells as a result of disruption of blood supply to those cells.

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MIBHS

JANUARY 15, 2025

These harmful substances directly impact the heart and blood vessels in several ways: Reduced Oxygen Supply: Carbon monoxide, a byproduct of smoking, binds to hemoglobin in the blood, reducing its oxygen-carrying capacity. This forces the heart to work harder to supply oxygen to tissues and organs.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Medications Medications are often the first line of treatment for cardiomegaly and can include: ACE inhibitors or ARBs , which help lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart.

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

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DAIC

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If untreated, AFib can lead to or exacerbate heart failure, and it significantly increases a person’s risk of stroke. This device sits in the heart’s left atrial appendage, where blood clots often form, to prevent them from getting into the bloodstream. For example, kidney disease is not included in CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc. “The

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MIBHS

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Hypertension Hypertension, or high blood pressure , is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it typically shows no symptoms until it leads to more severe health issues. Regular blood pressure checks and lifestyle modifications, such as a heart-healthy diet and exercise, are essential for managing this risk.

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