More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions
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CPR and Quick Thinking Save 37-Year-Old in Sudden Cardiac Arrest
If someone you love goes into sudden cardiac arrest, will you know what to do? How a husband’s know-how saved his wife.
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Sleep Apnea and Atrial Fibrillation: How They’re Connected
Can sleep apnea (OSA) cause atrial fibrillation (AFIB)? According to research, there is a strong link between the two and treating both conditions is critical.
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Specialist: New Hypertension Guidelines Will Facilitate Earlier Intervention
A Michigan Medicine hypertension specialist, who was part of the team behind the newly released high blood pressure recommendations, explains what’s changed.
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Swimming Again After a Heart Attack, Athlete Regains His Stride
A heart attack patient and former U-M athlete credits his “coach” not only for medical care but also for getting him back up to speed in the pool.
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For Patient Awaiting New Heart, a Ventricular Assist Device Brings Hope
Michigan Medicine patient Eddie Craig is thankful for the heart pump that is keeping him alive until he can undergo a transplant.
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Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Has Grandma Back in Action
Sidelined by extreme leg pain, a PAD patient finds hope and relief with a noninvasive procedure.
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How an App Can Help PAD Patients Choose Their Care Plan
Tough conversations — and treatment decisions — are necessary after a complex diagnosis. A Michigan Medicine vascular surgeon designed a tool to help start them.
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Exercise Program for Peripheral Artery Disease Patients Now Covered by Medicare
Supervised exercise therapy is recommended for some people with peripheral artery disease. Now, more patients will have access to the treatment.
A patient being treated for peripheral artery disease
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Are You at Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease?
Surgeon discusses peripheral artery disease symptoms and treatments. Learn more about PAD symptoms and possible peripheral artery disease treatment options.
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A New Heart Lets First-Grader ‘Finally Act Like a Kid’
When a congenital heart condition went undetected at birth, one family was shocked to learn their 4-year-old needed a transplant. But today, he’s thriving.
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Takeaways from a Michigan Middle School Health Initiative Other States Can Use
An evidence-based wellness program for middle schoolers has recorded many healthy improvements. In a new paper, experts share lessons learned.
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How Text Messaging Could Help Tackle High Blood Pressure in At-Risk Patients
A new trial plans to identify patients at urban hospitals who are at risk of hypertension and use text messages to help them reduce their blood pressure and obtain follow-up care.
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How Cardiac ICU Patient Composition Is Changing Over Time
A new study uncovers changes in the makeup of the cardiac intensive care unit as more patients are primarily diagnosed with noncardiac conditions.
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Ascending Aortic Aneurysm and Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease: A Golfer’s Recovery
Surgery for an aneurysm led to the discovery of a second heart condition, prompting the patient to educate his large extended family.
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Is It Aortic Stenosis or Old Age? Symptoms to Know
Learn about aortic stenosis, including signs and symptoms, causes and treatments options, including SAVR and TAVR, from Michigan Medicine.