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Heart Disease and Stroke Could Affect at Least 60% of Adults in U.S. by 2050, According to American Heart Association Advisories

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Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology and director of the cardiac critical care unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass. Positive News on Exercise and Smoking Cessation The researchers did find some positive trends. Kazi , vice chair of the advisory writing group, said in an AHA news release.

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American College of Cardiology Sets Full Range of Education Sessions and Meetings ACC Scientific Session, ACC.24

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Learn practical insights in diagnosing HFpEF, when exercise hemodynamics play a crucial role and the cath lab may not be readily available, and gain a better understanding of effective treatment strategies. Is Viability Still Viable and How Should We Assess It? ACC has planned the following meetings and events throughout ACC.24,

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A young lady with wide complex tachycardia. My first time actually making this diagnosis de novo in real life in the ED!

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Despite otherwise normal vital signs, she was appropriately triaged to the critical care area of the ED. She was given some intense exercise restrictions and offered genetic testing. She denied chest pain and denied feeling any palpitations, even during her triage ECG: What do you think? RVEF 100 ml/m2. She received an AICD.