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Cinnamaldehyde attenuates diabetic cardiomyopathy by ameliorating energy metabolism disturbance and activating autophagy

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Following this treatment, abnormalities levels of fasting blood glucose (FBG), triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and LDL-C to HDL-C ratio were ameliorated.

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Impact of COVID-19 on Digital Cardiology Care

SoftCath

Using digital cardiac care tools resulted in an increase considering their positive role in monitoring health through: Smoking cessation Weight loss programs Optimised blood pressure control Glycemic control in diabetes Lipid and cholesterol levels Recommended Read: Medical Imaging Emerging Trends in 2021 2.

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

MIBHS

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) An ECG records the electrical activity of the heart and can help detect abnormalities in the heart’s rhythm that might contribute to enlargement. Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels regularly. Monitor cholesterol levels and manage conditions like diabetes that can strain the heart.

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New Technology Promises to Revolutionize Valvular Heart Disease Care

DAIC

Moreover, electrocardiograms, which record the electrical activity of the heart, and wearable devices can provide artificial intelligence (AI) the data it needs to spot possible cases of valvular heart disease via fluctuations in heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygenation and other factors.

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

AMS Cardiology

These tests may include: Electrocardiogram (ECG) : Records the electrical activity of your heart. Blood tests : Measure cholesterol levels, blood sugar and other markers of heart health. It typically includes a physical examination, medical history review and diagnostic tests. Why Are Regular Heart Check-Ups Important?

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Why is ECG machine use? What diseases can EKG monitor detect?

Wellnest

An electrocardiogram is a machine used to record the heart's electrical activity. Electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and some other tests are done for patients with cardiac arrest. Coronary artery disease Excessive cholesterol builds up plaque that blocks the arteries supplying blood to the heart.

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Heart Disease In Men Versus Women

MIBHS

While factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and smoking affect both men and women, certain conditions like diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and mental stress tend to pose a higher risk for women. Hormonal changes, particularly during menopause, also play a significant role, altering women’s cardiovascular health.