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Keeping Your Heart Healthy Through the Holidays and Into the New Year

AMS Cardiology

Limit Alcohol Intake: Alcohol consumption can increase blood pressure and strain the heart. Prioritize Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night. Regular check-ups allow your cardiologist to detect these issues through tests like blood work, EKGs, and echocardiograms.

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The Importance of Regular Heart Check-Ups: What You Need to Know

AMS Cardiology

Echocardiogram : Uses sound waves to create images of your heart. Blood tests : Measure cholesterol levels, blood sugar and other markers of heart health. By detecting and addressing heart problems early, you can reduce your risk of serious complications and improve your quality of life.

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Beta Blockers May Not Benefit Many Heart Attack Survivors

DAIC

It is primarily assessed in terms of left ventricle ejection fraction, which is the proportion of blood pushed out of the heart’s left ventricle with each heartbeat. Beta blockers lower blood pressure by inhibiting certain hormones, such as adrenaline, that speed up the heart. Over a median follow-up period of 3.5

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Top 10 Cardiac Diagnosis Trends in 2024

GEMMS

Traditional tools like stethoscopes, blood pressure gauges, and electrocardiograms (ECG) are fundamental for standard diagnostic practices. This transformation extends to the use of machine learning (ML) algorithms developed by startups, which analyze medical imaging data such as ECGs, echocardiograms, and cardiac MRI scans.

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Cryptogenic Stroke

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

A stroke is often a devastating occurrence for several reasons: A stroke can be life threatening and stroke is widely recognised as a leading cause of death worldwide A stroke can be disabling and can destroy a person’s quality of life A stroke can recur and cause more damage/death the next time.

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