DAIC

APRIL 8, 2024

The findings call into question the routine use of beta blockers for all patients following a heart attack, which have stood as a mainstay of care for decades. Approximately 50% of heart attack survivors do not experience heart failure.

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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Arrhythmias: Genetic mutations can also predispose individuals to irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation or long QT syndrome, which may increase the risk of stroke or sudden cardiac arrest. Regular Check-Ups and Screening Early and regular monitoring is critical for individuals with a family history of heart disease.

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Wellnest

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Can COVID-19 symptoms mimic a heart attack? Yes, COVID-19 symptoms can resemble a heart attack, including chest pain, shortness of breath, and changes in echocardiogram or EKG. However, angiograms often reveal no major blockage in the heart’s blood vessels, indicating a different mechanism.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 2, 2009

male presents because he "thought he might be having a heart attack." A stat echocardiogram would have helped to make this diagnosis and facilitate timely reperfusion. First, this patient had a known stent in the "marginal" artery and thought he was having a heart attack. Exam is unremarkable.

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DAIC

OCTOBER 4, 2024

2, 2024 — Eko Health recently announced a new independent study from researchers at Imperial College London (Imperial) that demonstrated how AI can identify patients with significantly higher risk of experiencing major adverse cardiac events (MACE), including heart attacks and heart failure.

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Wellnest

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Any symptoms related to abnormal heart activity require an ECG test to rule out the cause. However, an echocardiogram is a different test, also conducted for heart activity. An electrocardiogram is a machine used to record the heart's electrical activity. It is a breakdown of the heart's electrical system.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 25, 2024

When the quantity is large enough to compress the heart, the person may feel breathless or dizzy because of a fall in blood pressure. Sometimes mild pericardial effusion may be detected by an echocardiogram done for other causes. Pericardial effusion is usually confirmed by an echocardiogram (ultrasound study of the heart).

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