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Rationale and Design of the mTECH?Rehab Randomized Controlled Trial: Impact of a Mobile Technology Enabled Corrie Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Functional Status and Cardiovascular Health

Journal of the American Heart Association

Key secondary and exploratory outcomes include improvement in a composite cardiovascular health metric, CR engagement, quality of life, health factors (including low‐density lipoprotein‐cholesterol, hemoglobin A1c, weight, diet, smoking cessation, blood pressure), and psychosocial factors.

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

MIBHS

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Over time, this additional strain causes the heart muscle to thicken, enlarging the heart. Antiarrhythmics to help manage abnormal heart rhythms. Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels regularly.

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

AMS Cardiology

Stress test : Assesses your heart’s function under stress. Blood tests : Measure cholesterol levels, blood sugar and other markers of heart health. Why Are Regular Heart Check-Ups Important? While everyone should prioritize their heart health, certain individuals may benefit more from regular check-ups.

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Abstract TP4: Characterization of Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) patients excluded from thrombolysis due to recent NOAC use.

Stroke Journal

A pooled T-test analysis was also performed to determine if a significant difference exists between the mRS and NIHSS at baseline and at discharge within the excluded patients group.Results:Patients excluded from IVT due to recent NOAC use were more likely to take cholesterol reducer (67.1%

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The three things that can go wrong with the heart

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Common conditions that can cause our pump to become defective are: A previous heart attack – a heart attack means that a part of the heart has died and therefore, the pump has in some way become weaker Heart valve disease – if our heart valves are abnormally narrowed then they make it a lot more difficult for the heart to pump blood out.

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Cryptogenic Stroke

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

It is also very important to mention a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, family history of premature heart disease, stroke or even sudden death. To look for any shunts within the heart. Also worth thinking of things like weight loss and night sweats which may signify underlying malignancy.

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