Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) mostly occurs in crowded public places outside hospitals, such as public sports facilities, airports, railway stations, subway stations, and shopping malls. ECMO support therapy for patients with cardiac arrest can be considered when economic conditions permit.

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MIBHS

JULY 31, 2024

Here are some of the major ways in which chronic stress negatively impacts cardiovascular health: High Blood Pressure When you experience stress, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which cause your heart rate and blood pressure to spike.

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MIBHS

MARCH 31, 2025

When discussing heart health, heart attacks and cardiac arrest are two terms that are often mistaken for one another. Understanding the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest can help in recognizing symptoms, seeking prompt medical care, and even saving lives. What is Cardiac Arrest?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Blood pressure was normal (109/83). A 30-something was in the ED for some minor trauma when he was noted to have a fast heart rate. He acknowledged that he had palpitations. but only when asked. He had a history heavy alcohol use. Not all forms of idiopathic VT are predictable based on their ECG appearance ( Anderson et al, 2019 ).

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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While much attention is given to modifiable risk factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking, the role of genetics in heart disease is equally critical yet less understood by the general public. Exercise: Regular physical activity strengthens the heart and improves blood circulation.

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Medications Medications are often the first line of treatment for cardiomegaly and can include: ACE inhibitors or ARBs , which help lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 17, 2024

If you take someone who has multiple risk factors for heart disease, including diabetes, smoking, abnormal cholesterol and high blood pressure, they have a 42 times higher risk of a heart attack compared to someone who does not have any of these factors. That event might have been a heart rhythm issue or even a cardiac arrest.

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