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MINOCA : When a heart attack is not a heart attack

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

On the basis of these findings we told her that she had suffered a heart attack. She asked me why I felt she had had a heart attack and I explained to her that she had had chest pains and the blood test indicating damage to the heart was elevated and that was all we needed to say that she had had a heart attack.

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

Wellnest

Chronic stress triggers physiological responses that can adversely affect the cardiovascular system. Elevated stress levels contribute to increased blood pressure, inflammation, and the release of stress hormones, all of which can lead to developing or exacerbating cardiovascular conditions.

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Comprehending the Dreadful Impacts of COVID-19 on Cardiovascular Treatments

SoftCath

But as the new variants and their implications started showcasing in the infected patients, it became clear that it has several physiological manifestations. MedicalNewsToday reported that people suffering from Covid-19 infection might develop blood clots in various arteries of their bodies which can cause improper circulation of blood.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sleep and Cardiovascular Health

Physiologically Speaking

In a cohort of >3,000 people from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sleeping <6 hours each night predicted a higher prevalence of stroke, heart attack, and chronic heart failure. 19 20 Mortality from CVD and coronary heart disease is also increased in women with short sleep, but not men.