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Teen Topics – The Top 10 Things to Remember About CHD as an Adult

Conquering CHD

The current list of medications, especially blood thinners and rhythm drugs If your child is on Coumadin to prevent a blood clot, this is incredibly important information. Likewise, rhythm control drugs are important to know about.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

Beta-blockers , which slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure. Anticoagulants to prevent blood clots. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery for those with blocked arteries, improving blood flow to the heart muscle. Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) , a mechanical pump that helps the heart pump blood more effectively.

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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

MIBHS

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when an artery becomes blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle. This blockage is often caused by a blood clot or the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood. What is a Heart Attack?

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2024’s Mid-Year Review: FDA-Approved Cardiorenal Metabolic Drugs and Devices 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The label includes a “black box” warning for CV risk due to blood clots. Join us as we examine the landmark approvals that are revolutionizing patient outcomes. Expanded FDA Approvals Wegovy (Approved: 03/08/2024) Additional indication for cardiovascular risk reduction.

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

DAIC

A heart attack is usually caused by a blood clot in an artery leading to the heart and is seldom fatal. “Particularly, his contributions to the sudden cardiac arrest medical knowledge base have changed the way we think about this deadly condition that we might be able to prevent on a larger scale.”

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The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

Wellnest

Three coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. When one of these arteries becomes completely blocked by a blood clot, it results in a heart attack, also known as MI (Myocardial infarction). Medical and Surgical Treatment in a Heart Attack An MI occurs when a blood clot entirely obstructs a blood artery in the heart.