More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions
Older man looking at paper in kitchen while checking blood pressure
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Many at-risk older adults aren’t checking blood pressure at home, or being encouraged to do so
Home blood pressure monitoring is important for people with hypertension or a history of stroke, heart failure, diabetes and heart attack, but a new poll shows many people don’t do it.
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When blood pressure needs more control, what’s better: An additional drug or more of the same?
For adults over 65 who need more blood pressure control, increasing the dose of an existing medication may be a better choice for many than adding a new drug.
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A worsening lung disease deemed hopeless, until doctors tried this treatment
Lakeitha Perry was sent home from her local hospital with no options for treating her pulmonary hypertension, but innovative treatment methods changed her prognosis and her life.
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Addressing blood pressure in a new way
In collaboration with the CDC, Michigan Medicine has piloted a clinical pharmacist program that is proving to be highly effective in helping patients manage hypertension.
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Ditching tobacco for your surgery
Providers across Michigan took action to get their patients to quit smoking before going under the knife.
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Trial to use stem cells in baby hearts
Researchers study stem cells’ potential to preserve heart function and delay heart transplants for children with complex congenital heart disease.
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Unlocking genetic clues behind aortic aneurysm
New study identifies a role of TCF7L2 in aortic aneurysm.
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HVAD risks: What you need to know
After a popular medical device for heart failure is taken off the market, a cardiac surgeon explains why most people won’t have theirs removed.
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Breakthrough valve replacement offers non-surgical treatment for congenital heart disease
Michigan Medicine teams complete first procedures using new self-expanding heart valves for chronic pulmonary regurgitation, reducing risks of open heart surgery.
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Community group looks to improve sudden cardiac arrest response
A group of survivors, physicians and first responders want to change attitudes around CPR and improve the “chain of survival” for cardiac arrest.
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What a Mini Stroke Is, and Why You Need To Act FAST
The signs of a TIA to watch for and how to handle the urgent situation.
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Clinical Support Line Advances Care for COVID-19 Patients Across Michigan
A hotline launched during the pandemic offers hospitals far and wide access to clinical support when caring for the sickest of patients.
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Why It’s Better To Have Your Mitral Valve Repaired than Replaced
Having your mitral valve repaired before symptoms become severe can increase your longevity. Here’s one patient’s story.
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"Monster” Aneurysm Calls for Unprecedented Emergency Procedure
A highly complex emergency endovascular procedure was one man’s only hope of survival when others deemed his condition inoperable.
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Attacking Aortic Aneurysms Before They Grow
New basic science research shows what happens when you inhibit JMJD3 through both genetics and pharmacology.