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Relation Between Stroke and Heart Disease

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

A blood clot can form on the inner surface of the heart as a consequence. These clots can break away into the circulation and get lodged into a blood vessel of the brain. The clot thus blocks a blood vessel of the brain and causes a stroke. Another reason for stroke is high blood pressure.

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How Mental Health Can Affect Your Heart Health

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The exact mechanisms behind this link are complex, but it’s believed that the combination of lifestyle factors associated with depression (such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking) and the physiological effects of depression on the body (including inflammation and blood clotting) can contribute to heart problems.

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Medications for Congenital Heart Disease: What Every Parent Should Know

Conquering CHD

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS : While diuretics can be effective in managing symptoms such as edema and hypertension, possible side effects include electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, and hypotension. Anticoagulants WHAT THEY DO : Anticoagulant therapy is important for preventing blood clots in children with congenital heart disease.

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Abstract 164: Chronic Total Occlusion of the Bilateral Internal Carotid Arteries, Vertebral Arteries and Basilar Artery

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Possible underlying etiologies include atherosclerosis, Moyamoya disease, dissection, among others.MethodsHere we describe a 58‐year‐old man with chronic total occlusion of the bilateral ICAs, VAs and basilar artery of unknown etiology.ResultsA 58‐year‐old man who is independent for ADLs/iADLs with a history of prior ischemic strokes (first stroke (..)

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

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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Anemia Severe, untreated anemia can force the heart to pump more blood to compensate for the lower oxygen levels in the blood, potentially leading to enlargement.

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

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Aprocitentan (Tryvio) Approved: March 20, 2024 Indication: Hypertension in adults Administration: Oral Mechanism: Endothelin A and B receptor antagonist Developer: Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Significance: First and only FDA-approved endothelin receptor antagonist for high blood pressure that remains uncontrolled with existing treatments.

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Cardiovascular Risk: What Men Need To Know

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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. Men are more likely than women to develop hypertension, especially as they age.