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How Smoking Affects Your Heart and Increases Surgery Risk

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Smoking is a well-known health hazard, contributing to a wide array of diseases and conditions. Its effects on the heart are particularly alarming, as smoking significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and complicates medical procedures such as minimally invasive or bloodless heart surgeries.

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Philips launches Duo Venous Stent System for Treatment of Symptomatic Venous Outflow Obstruction

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Impacting 25 million people globally [1], deep venous disease results from venous thromboembolism, a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the vein [2]. It is the third most common cardiovascular disease [2].

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Gujarat’s 2023 Cardiac Crisis! EMRI got 1 call every 7.5 mins

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Chirag Doshi’s take on the increasing Cardiac Emergencies in Gujarat Dr. Chirag Doshi, the director of the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre (UNMICRC), has highlighted the increasing global incidence of cardiovascular diseases, attributing it to lifestyle choices and various risk factors.

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

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Risk of Cardiovascular Disease by COVID-19 Can COVID-19 damage the heart? Yes, COVID-19, primarily a respiratory disease, can affect the heart. However, angiograms often reveal no major blockage in the heart’s blood vessels, indicating a different mechanism. Risk posed by JN.1 What does it mean for your heart?

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Alcohol and Heart Health: Understanding the Impact of Drinking on Your Heart

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Blood Clots and Abnormal Heart Rhythms While some research suggests that moderate drinking might help prevent blood clots, excessive alcohol use can have the opposite effect. Over time, this can contribute to heart failure and other serious complications.

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Comprehending the Dreadful Impacts of COVID-19 on Cardiovascular Treatments

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Among numerous other disorders, patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases have the largest mortality rate. Where developing countries have somehow managed to provide treatment for their citizens suffering from cardiovascular diseases. The surge for patients requiring cardiovascular care is enormous.

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Smidt Heart Institute Sudden Cardiac Arrest Expert Receives 2024 Distinguished Scientist Award

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A heart attack is usually caused by a blood clot in an artery leading to the heart and is seldom fatal. The award recognizes major contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field of cardiovascular disease. It is given to three recipients; one each in the basic, clinical and translational domains.