More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions
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Cross-Hospital Collaboration Proves Lifesaving for Brain Aneurysm Patient
Merrill Harvitt suffered an extensive neurovascular bleed that in most cases would be deadly. But teamwork led to a remarkable recovery — and more time with his beloved family.
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Leg Pain and PAD: Know the Symptoms and Risk Factors
If you have leg pain triggered by physical activity, it’s possible that you have poor circulation, which is closely linked to peripheral artery disease, or PAD.
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Swift Stroke Treatment One Woman’s Key to Returning to an Active Life
Stroke survivor Katherine Jones shares how early identification of stroke symptoms and quick medical attention was key to returning to her active lifestyle.
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5 Basics to Know About Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
Get the latest information on bicuspid aortic valve disease, including causes, risk factors, treatment approaches and life expectancy from Michigan Medicine.
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Study Implicates Two Genetic Variants in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Development
Researchers report a key protein is affected during heart valve formation, in the first genomewide study of bicuspid aortic valve.
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Bound by Marfan Syndrome, a Family Encourages Awareness
After a multigenerational diagnosis of a congenital heart defect, one close-knit Michigan family is committed to living life to the fullest.
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Jimmy Kimmel Sheds Light on How Health Policy Affects Children with Congenital Heart Disease
Learn more about how healthcare legislation can affect children, like Jimmy Kimmel's son, who are born with a congenital heart disease.
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Treating Pulmonary Hypertension With a ‘Very Extensive’ Approach
High blood pressure in the lungs, a condition known as pulmonary hypertension, was a life-threatening scare for one woman. Her Michigan Medicine cardiac team offered comprehensive care.
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Focusing on Inflammation to Treat DVT Clots, Without Adverse Bleeding
A 25-year journey leads to the first calf vein thrombosis patients treated with a selectin inhibitor strategy.
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What You Should Know About Counseling and Testing for Genetic Heart Disease
Get answers to frequently asked questions about genetic screening for inherited heart diseases such as Marfan syndrome or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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16-Year-Old Born with Half a Heart Gets Wish to Attend Masters PGA Tournament
A high school golfer with the severe congenital heart condition, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, is getting his own Masters moment, thanks to Make-A-Wish Michigan.
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Depression and Heart Health: A Two-Way Connection
One of the causes of heart attacks include depression. Here are key insights from Michigan Medicine on how cardiovascular and mental health are related.
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ACC 17 Research Wrap-Up: What Cardiologists Should Know
From moderate-risk TAVR to PCSK9 inhibitors to exercise in HCM, the American College of Cardiology’s annual Scientific Session brought advancements across many areas of cardiology.
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Moderate Exercise May Be Beneficial for HCM Patients
Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are urged to take it easy. But new research shows they might benefit from moderate aerobic exercise.
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Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Gives Barber a New Look
A barber was faced with giving up his beloved profession because of severe pain from PAD. How a Michigan Medicine team helped him get back to work.