Heart

2024 - 2 - 14

Exploring the Intricacies of Heart Health and Innovation in Cardiovascular Care

Cardiovascular Function - Heart Disease Prevention - Heart Health - Pediatric Heart Surgery - Sudden Cardiac Death

Uncover the importance of heart rate, challenges in pediatric heart surgery, and advances in cardiovascular technology. Learn about the impact of small lifestyle changes and the reality of broken heart syndrome.

Heart health is not just about the beats; it's a window into your cardiovascular well-being and fitness levels. Understanding the basics of heart rate can provide valuable insights into your overall health. Delve into the bad habits that can negatively impact heart health, especially coronary artery disease, a common condition affecting blood flow and leading to heart attacks.

In the realm of pediatric heart surgery, meet Joseph Turek, MD, PhD, a skilled surgeon navigating the intricate challenges of operating on tiny hearts the size of strawberries. Discover the innovations and advances in heart health, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement, that are revolutionizing patient care and saving lives.

Dr. Matthew Webber sheds light on how a reusable heart vest could revolutionize the identification of individuals at high risk of sudden cardiac death, offering new insights into preventative measures. Northern Light Health's

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Tune into your heart rate: the basics for men and women | News (Loma Linda University Health)

Heart rate, a measure of how fast the heart pumps blood throughout the body, provides insights into your overall cardiovascular function and fitness.

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Bad Habits That Affect Heart Health | HealthFocus SA | University ... (universityhealthsystem.com)

The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects blood flow to the heart and can lead to heart attack. Every year, about ...

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Saving More Babies through Innovation in Pediatric Heart Surgery (Duke Today)

Pediatric heart surgeon Joseph Turek, MD, PhD, loves the technical challenges of operating on hearts the size of strawberries, but he also wants to have an ...

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5 advances in heart health that are saving lives (AAMC)

Here are five advances that doctors and researchers tout as having a significant impact on patient lives. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Aortic valve ...

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Understanding sudden cardiac death risk through innovative heart ... (Hospital Healthcare Europe)

Dr Matthew Webber explains how an innovative reusable heart vest could be used to identify people at high risk of sudden cardiac death.

Maine health system basks in a red glow to encourage heart-healthy ... (American Hospital Association)

To mark American Heart Month, Northern Light Health is “glowing red” all month and sharing tips for heart-healthy exercise habits and recipes.

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February is recognized as Heart Health Awareness Month (Knoe.com)

Being aware of your ...

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7 Tips for a healthy heart from a heart surgeon (Baylor College of Medicine News)

Dr. Lauren Barron, Baylor Medicine heart surgeon, shares seven tips for keeping your heart healthy during Heart Month.

February is American Heart Month - Virginia Department of Health (Virginia Department of Health)

As we settle into 2024, it's a good time to consider new habits for a healthier year. February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one ...

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Talk with the Doc: Heart disease awareness and prevention (Marquette Mining Journal)

The following information about heart disease in the United States is from our USA National Institutes of Health, referred to as the NIH.

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Heart surgeries connect Bismarck couple married 60+ years (Sanford Health News)

Vern and Claudia Krebs have worked as a team for more than six decades, in sickness and in health, and they share the same cardiologist.

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Little by little: How small changes can lead to heart health (Medical Xpress)

Switching from an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle to healthy eating and exercise can be daunting. In this expert alert, Juan Cardenas Rosales, M.D., ...

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Column: Me and My Chronically Broken Heart | The Loyola Phoenix (Loyola Phoenix)

Like many people this Valentine's Day, I'll be dealing with a broken heart. But mine doesn't come from a failed relationship or merely being single.

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The Heart of the Matter | News Center (Georgia Tech News Center)

It doesn't have to be Valentine's Day for Flavio Fenton to have the heart on his mind. Fenton has been fascinated by the human heart for 30 years.

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Can You See a Doctor About a Broken Heart? (Health Matters)

Are those chest pains signs of a heart attack or… a broken heart? Broken Heart Syndrome is a real cardiac event spurred by an intense emotional reaction to life ...

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Within roughly a year, she got a college degree, a new heart and a ... (American Heart Association)

Heart transplant recipient Katherine Herrmann (right) with her husband, Ian, on their wedding day in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Devin Hill).

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Valentine's Day: How love physically affects your heart (BBC News)

People in Newcastle have a lot of words to describe the feeling of being in love. But those feelings could have a physical origin. Interventional cardiologist ...

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Broken heart syndrome is real. Here's how it can affect you (The Hill)

According to Mayo Clinic, broken heart syndrome is a heart condition that's often brought on by stressful situations and extreme emotions. The clinic's website ...

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Valentine's Day: How love physically affects your heart (BBC News)

Love and heartbreak physically affect your heart ... It's Valentine's Day – and all around us are hearts. Not beating, pumping hearts, but big, red ones. But is ...

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Q&A: Ritchie School Researcher Combatting Heart Disease (University of Denver)

Valentine's Day is here and hearts are all around. But Feb. 14 is not the only day you should be thinking about hearts. February is American Heart Month, ...

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Glasgow City footballer wants her heart defect to inspire others (BBC News)

Mia Scott is just 16-years-old and has had two major open heart surgeries, but won't let it define her.

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Heart Beating Fast: What Does It Mean? (Hackensack Meridian Health)

“Sinus tachycardia is when your heart beats faster than usual due to exercise or other stimuli,” Dr. Lee says. “It's your heart's normal response. Your heart is ...

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Family Filled with Love after Baby's Heart Transplant PKG (Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic)

CLEVELAND – Angie Voisard is happy to have her baby girl back home. “Pregnancy was completely normal, just like all of my other kids.

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What is 'Broken Heart Syndrome' and how does it effect your health? (KATV)

Dr. Srikanth Vallurupalli, Cardiologist and Associate Professor at UAMS and Veteran Affairs Hospital said symptoms can resemble those of a heart attack, like ...

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Did you know you can die from a broken heart? It's called stress ... (WRAL.com)

The condition "broken heart syndrome" may sound made up but it is a very real condition that regularly sends patients to the hospital.

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'Heart-to-heart' conversations at New England hospital add new ... (American Hospital Association)

Catholic Medical Center. CMC pacemaker team stands gathered in a room for photo. The team at Catholic Medical Center's New England Heart & Vascular Institute in ...

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The Heart of the Matter | News Center (Georgia Tech News Center)

It doesn't have to be Valentine's Day for Flavio Fenton to have the heart on his mind. Fenton has been fascinated by the human heart for 30 years.

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