More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions
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.
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What to Expect from Heart Disease Genetic Counseling
Learn about genetic screening for inherited heart diseases and find out what you can expect during a genetic counseling session.
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Treating Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Collaborative Care
A complex case required a Michigan Medicine care team to help one patient recover and realize an improved quality of life.
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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.