More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions
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7 Surprising Things That Can Hurt Your Heart [Infographic]
Infographic about seven surprising heart disease factors.
 The simulated blood vessels of a jugular vein aneurysm
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Jugular Vein Aneurysm Considered Extremely Rare but Treatable
Chitra was diagnosed with a jugular vein aneurysm that eventually ruptured. See her story and learn more about treating a ruptured external jugular varix.
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When Aortic Aneurysm Symptoms Mean Surgery, Teamwork Matters
How cross-system collaboration yielded a positive outcome for one bicuspid aortic valve patient — and what others can learn from his experience.
 Watchman Implant or Blood Thinners for Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
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Watchman vs. Blood Thinners: Alternatives for Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
The Watchman implant is an alternative to blood thinners for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation treatment. Learn more about the Watchman implant for Afib.
 Patients discussing their high deductible health plan costs
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Study: Health Plan Deductibles Hit Patients with Chronic Illness Harder
Study suggests high deductible health plans cost patients with chronic illnesses more out of pocket. See how health plan deductibles change health care costs.
 Graphic of a heart with atrial fibrillation
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Medication Adherence a Problem in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Study shows atrial fibrillation patients are struggling with anticoagulant medication adherence. Learn why Afib patients are not taking their blood thinners.
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After Catheter Ablation for Afib, Recovery — and a Return to the Water
A U-M doctor suffering from an arrhythmia, intermittent atrial fibrillation, received a catheter ablation. See how the procedure helped his irregular heartbeat.
 A collection of hospital wristbands signifying hospital readmission
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Study: Medicare Readmission Penalties Need to Weigh Socioeconomic Factors
U-M study shows patients’ race, income, & family support play a role in hospital readmission rates. See their recommendations for Medicare readmission penalties.
 Graphic of a heart and lungs with pulmonary hypertension
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Pulmonary Hypertension: Know the Signs, Causes and Treatments
What is pulmonary hypertension? Learn more about Pulmonary Hypertension from a cardiologist including PH symptoms, PH treatment, PM signs, and PM causes.
 Improving LVAD pumps using magnets
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AHA 2016: New LVAD Design Shows Promise
New left ventricular assist device technology using magnets has shown to reduce pump thrombosis. Learn more about the HeartMate3 LVAD pump and clinical trial.
 Woman experiencing leg pain from peripheral artery disease
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AHA 2016: Ticagrelor Not Superior for PAD
A peripheral artery disease clinical trial found Clopidogrel to be as effective as Ticagrelor with fewer side effects. Learn more about the EUCLID trial for PAD.
 Graphic of a heart being treated with rivaroxaban and clopidogrel
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AHA 2016: PIONEER Study for Afib, PCI Patients Meets Goal
PIONEER study shows rivaroxaban plus clopidogrel is safe to treat patients with coronary artery disease & atrial fibrillation. Learn more about the PIONEER study.
 Aortic dissection survivor Alan and his wife in the mountains
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After Aortic Dissection and Intense Surgery, a ‘Miracle’
Alan suffered an aortic dissection which required aortic surgery for a bicuspid aortic valve replacement. See Alan's aortic dissection story & treatment.
 Illustration depicting cardiac arrest research
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Stopped Hearts Need More Cardiac Arrest Research to Start
Cardiac arrest research is needed, specifically for post cardiac arrest care and cardiac arrest treatment. See the study that details cardiac arrest statistics.
 Illustration of an EKG printout showing premature ventricular contractions
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Premature Ventricular Contractions Could Lead to a More Serious Heart Condition
Premature ventricular contractions are a relatively common type of arrhythmia in adults and children. Learn more about PVC treatments, PVC symptoms & PVC causes.
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