More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions
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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.
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Delaying Cardiovascular Surgeries Due to COVID-19 Has Serious Psychological Effects on Patients
Postponing procedures during the pandemic sparked anxiety and fear among patients, with many concerned about dying of their conditions before getting surgery.
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Unique Heart Failure Service Equips Patients with Lifesaving Tools
The program, designed to provide treatment and education, reduces hospital readmissions.
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Off the Air and Into the O.R.
When Detroit radio personality “Mojo in the Morning” needed heart surgery, Michigan Medicine was there for him, in and out of the operating room.
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COVID and the Heart
What clinicians want you and your loved ones to know.
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Sleep Apnea Not Associated with Wake-Up Stroke
Stroke onset while asleep does not seem to be the direct link between sleep apnea and stroke.
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Heart Failure, Pregnancy and a Specialized Approach
A patient with advanced heart failure gives birth to a healthy baby thanks to Michigan Medicine’s Cardio-Obstetrics Program.
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Blood Clots: 10 Things to Know
What is a blood clot? What causes them? Are you at more risk for blood clots if you’ve had COVID-19? An expert shares 10 things you need to know about blood clots.
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Drug Combination Prevents Clots Without Increasing Bleeding in Mouse Models
Researchers continue to hone in on how best to prevent blood clots, which cause strokes and heart attacks, without unintended side effects.