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New Study Suggests that Amyloid Contributes to Calcific Aortic Valve Disease Development

DAIC

Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 06/07/2024 - 15:10 June 7, 2024 — Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is the major heart valve disease that afflicts nearly 10 million patients globally with an annual mortality exceeding 100,000, and the numbers continue to rise.

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New Drug Fails to Improve Diabetes-Related Heart Failure

DAIC

Decline in exercise ability is a hallmark of progression to overt heart failure. The international ARISE-HF trial was designed to test the effectiveness of the investigational drug AT-001 at stabilizing exercise capacity in patients with diabetic cardiomyopathy. Patients had had Type 2 diabetes for an average of 14 years.

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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. Exercise regularly to keep the heart strong and healthy.

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Interventions to Attenuate Cardiovascular Calcification Progression: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials

Journal of the American Heart Association

Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 12, Issue 23 , December 5, 2023. BackgroundCardiovascular calcification, characterized by deposition of calcium phosphate in the arterial wall and heart valves, is associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and is commonly seen in aging, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.

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

AMS Cardiology

While everyone should prioritize their heart health, certain individuals may benefit more from regular check-ups. Our experienced cardiologists and staff are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal heart health. We will work closely with you to understand your unique needs and develop a treatment plan that is right for you.

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MindMics Demonstrates Its In-ear Infrasonic Earbud Technology Shows Promise in Detection of Aortic Stenosis and Hearing Heart Murmurs

DAIC

The potential to detect aortic stenosis through our IH technology is an exciting development that brings us a step closer to achieving the MindMics purpose to one day eliminate heart failure as the leading cause of death globally (similar to what glucose monitoring has done to transform diabetes)." "We

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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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