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Spotlight on Advancements in Mitral Valve Repair, Research

DAIC

Barr’s death at 39 from sudden cardiac arrest was caused by mitral valve prolapse—a heart valve defect that can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood. This individualized approach is unique. What excites you about the future of heart valve disease study? It can, in some cases, lead to death.

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Strengthening Your Cardiology with Single-Click Comprehensive Reporting

NOVARAD

Cardiovascular disease , including issues with the heart or blood muscles, come in several forms. Irregular heart rhythms, heart valves functioning incorrectly, heart or blood vessel issues presenting at birth, or the narrowing of blood vessels in the heart or organs are just a few examples of the hazards of cardiovascular disease.

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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. Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy is a condition that affects the heart muscle, causing it to become enlarged, thick, or rigid.

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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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Running After Heart Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

MIBHS

In this post, we’ll explore the essential aspects of running after heart surgery, the importance of cardiac rehabilitation, and tips to resume your running routine safely. Patients often experience significant improvements in blood flow and overall heart function after surgery.

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What do heart tests tell us?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

An ultrasound will allow you to visualise the heart, measure the sizes of the chambers, assess the heart valves and work out how well the heart functions as a pump. If the heart has been left damaged, then that part of. This is an ultrasound (a bit like the type that we use on pregnant women to look at the baby).

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FDA Advisory Committee Votes in Favor of Abbott’s First-of-its-kind Triclip System to Treat People with a Leaky Tricuspid Heart Valve

DAIC

Tricuspid regurgitation can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, irregular heart rhythms, swelling and organ dysfunction. On the final question of the benefit of TriClip versus the risk, the vote was 13 to 1 in favor.

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