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How Smoking Affects Your Heart and Increases Surgery Risk

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This damage accelerates the formation of plaques, leading to atherosclerosisa condition where arteries narrow and harden, restricting blood flow. Increased Blood Clot Risk: Smoking enhances the bloods clotting tendency, raising the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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Sick Sinus Syndrome

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

When you exercise or are having a stress, the rate increases gradually. In atrial fibrillation, due to the poor contractions of the upper chambers, blood clots can form in the upper chambers. Part of this clot can break away and move into the blood circulation.

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Early Rhythm Control, Lifestyle Modification and More Tailored Stroke Risk Assessment Are Top Goals in Managing Atrial Fibrillation

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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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How to Prevent an Atrial Fibrillation Attack

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In some cases, AFib can also increase the risk of stroke, blood clots and heart failure. Move Your Body – Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week. This irregular heartbeat can lead to a racing pulse, shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue.

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

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Drinking too much alcohol can lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease. Studies show that repeated binge drinking can contribute to spikes in blood pressure, increasing the likelihood of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure.

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

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Beta-blockers , which slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure. Anticoagulants to prevent blood clots. Blood Clots: An enlarged heart is more prone to developing blood clots, which can lead to stroke or pulmonary embolism. Exercise regularly to keep the heart strong and healthy.

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

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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).