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What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the term used to describe the pressure exerted on the arterial walls as blood flows through them. This pressure is at its highest when the heart contracts and pumps blood through the arteries and is called the systolic pressure.

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Heart Failure Prognosis

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Dieting for Obese Children

What is Heart Rate?

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Hypertension Diagnosis

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

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What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Cardiothoracic Surgery

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Cardiovascular Drugs

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Heart Failure Symptoms

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Heart Failure

Heart Failure Terminology

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Heart Rate Reserve

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Heart Failure Causes

Heart Attack Questions

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

What is a Heart Attack?

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

What is Cholesterol?

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Cardiology Procedures

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Structure and Function of the Heart

What is Obesity?

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Heart Attack Symptoms

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Heart Failure Management

COPD and Sleep Apnea

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Heart Attack Treatment

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

What is Cardiology?

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Target Heart Rate

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Obesity in Adults

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Cholesterol Physiology

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Heart Failure Classification

High Blood Pressure in Children

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Hypertension Treatment

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Hypertension Risk Factors

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Surviving Heart Attack

What is high cholesterol?

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

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Integrating music therapy with anesthesia recovery care enhances recovery in colorectal cancer patients, reducing complications and stabilizing vital signs.

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People who regularly consume polyphenol-rich foods and drinks, such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains and olive oil, may have better long-term heart health.

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Experimental drug engasertib shows promise for treating inherited bleeding disorder

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New 10-minute scan shows hidden cause of high blood pressure

A speedy new scan could improve how millions of people with high blood pressure are treated, suggests a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

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The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), will hold its flagship event, EACVI 2025, in Vienna, Austria from 11-13 December.

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Implementing lifestyle medicine as a high-value care solution can lead to better outcomes

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has published a position paper calling for the implementation of lifestyle medicine as a high-value care solution that delivers on the Quintuple Aim-better health outcomes, higher patient and clinician satisfaction, greater health equity, and lower costs.

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Blocking immune cell signals reduces scar tissue formation in wounds

Researchers at the University of Arizona uncovered a previously unknown population of circulating immune cells that play a critical role in fibrosis, the buildup of scar tissue that can lead to organ failure and disfigurement.

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Obesity-related metabolic stress may affect brain health far earlier than expected

For decades, scientists have known that what harms the body often harms the brain. Conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure and insulin resistance strain the body's vascular and metabolic systems.

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Retrospective analysis shows mortality rates and risk factors after prosthetic heart valve surgeries

Mechanical valve replacement is a primary treatment for rheumatic heart disease, yet prosthesis-related adverse outcomes remain underreported in India.

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White matter alterations connect coronary artery disease to cognitive decline

Individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD) - a constricting or blocking of blood vessels feeding the heart - face increased risks of strokes, cognitive impairment and dementia. However, the link between CAD and cognitive function is not fully understood.

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Genetic signals reveal why erectile dysfunction develops and who is most at risk

This multi-ancestry genomic study identifies key genetic loci underlying erectile dysfunction and shows that ED risk is shaped by both cardiometabolic and substance use–related genetic pathways. Using EHR-linked data, the researchers uncover SIM1-related mechanisms, modest PRS performance, and bidirectional genetic links with obesity, diabetes, and addiction traits.

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Extreme heat waves pose death risk for veterans with cardiometabolic conditions

Veterans living in California who have cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure experience significantly higher risk of dying during heat waves compared to cooler days, UCLA-led research finds.

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Deep learning AI model identifies first-of-its-kind biomarker of chronic stress

Using a deep learning AI model, researchers identified the first-of-its-kind biomarker of chronic stress detectable through routine imaging, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

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New report outlines recommendations to improve chronic disease care for Latinos

Latinos face significant health disparities, especially in chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, and cancer.

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New platform enables unbiased evaluation of AI algorithms for diabetic eye screening

Researchers have developed the world's first real-world head-to-head testing platform to determine whether commercial artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are fit for NHS use to detect disease in a fair, equitable, transparent and trustworthy way, using diabetic eye disease as the first example.

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Genetic factors behind impulsive choices tied to metabolic and mental health

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