Cardiology

Cardiology is the branch of internal medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The field is commonly divided in the branches of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology.
What is Cardiology?

The term cardiology is derived from the Greek words “cardia,” which refers to the heart and “logy” meaning “study of.” Cardiology is a branch of medicine that concerns diseases and disorders of the heart, which may range from congenital defects through to acquired heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.

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Poor lifestyle habits nearly double your chance of developing AFib

Poor lifestyle habits nearly double your chance of developing AFib

Many older adults take aspirin for heart disease prevention without doctor’s advice

Many older adults take aspirin for heart disease prevention without doctor’s advice

AI model predicts death from sudden cardiac arrest with greater accuracy than doctors

AI model predicts death from sudden cardiac arrest with greater accuracy than doctors

Vaccination plays key role in preventing cardiovascular events after infection

Vaccination plays key role in preventing cardiovascular events after infection

Engineered protein silences harmful T cells in autoimmune disease

Engineered protein silences harmful T cells in autoimmune disease

Study identifies potential way to slow or block progression of age-related macular degeneration

Study identifies potential way to slow or block progression of age-related macular degeneration

Wildfire smoke exposure linked to increased heart failure risk

Wildfire smoke exposure linked to increased heart failure risk

Healthy gut microbiome before chemo could help protect breast cancer patients against cardiotoxicity

Healthy gut microbiome before chemo could help protect breast cancer patients against cardiotoxicity

BMJ investigation raises new concerns over ticagrelor approval trials

BMJ investigation raises new concerns over ticagrelor approval trials

New ACC guidance helps incorporate pharmacologic weight management strategies into cardiovascular care

New ACC guidance helps incorporate pharmacologic weight management strategies into cardiovascular care

Immune changes predict heart risks in cancer patients on checkpoint inhibitors

Immune changes predict heart risks in cancer patients on checkpoint inhibitors

New clinical trial tests non-invasive method to protect hearts during chemotherapy

New clinical trial tests non-invasive method to protect hearts during chemotherapy

NHCS and Mayo Clinic join forces to advance global cardiovascular care

NHCS and Mayo Clinic join forces to advance global cardiovascular care

New guidance aims to improve blood clot prevention in chronic limb-threatening ischemia patients

New guidance aims to improve blood clot prevention in chronic limb-threatening ischemia patients

Living near microplastic polluted waters linked to higher risk of heart and metabolic diseases

Living near microplastic polluted waters linked to higher risk of heart and metabolic diseases

Heart disease markers may predict future cancer risk

Heart disease markers may predict future cancer risk

Empagliflozin preserves kidney function in heart attack patients

Empagliflozin preserves kidney function in heart attack patients

Prenatal exposure to forever chemicals linked to higher teen blood pressure

Prenatal exposure to forever chemicals linked to higher teen blood pressure

Sleep apnea found to be more common in young female athletes than expected

Sleep apnea found to be more common in young female athletes than expected

‘Junk food’ plant diets raise heart risk even if meat is cut out

‘Junk food’ plant diets raise heart risk even if meat is cut out

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