An irregular heartbeat, also known as arrhythmia, is a condition where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm. While this condition can be alarming, in …
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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a neurological disorder characterized by increased pressure inside the skull, also known as intracranial pressure (ICP), without an identifiable cause. The term “idiopathic” indicates that …
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Heart failure (HF) and acute kidney injury (AKI) are two serious and often interconnected health conditions that frequently occur together in patients. Heart failure is a condition in which the …
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Tachycardia is a medical term used to describe a fast heart rate—generally defined as a resting heart rate over 100 beats per minute (bpm) in adults. It can be caused …
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Heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively throughout the body. As a result, various parts of the body do not receive adequate …
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most common heart-related health issues around the world. It happens when the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle, become …
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Nitric oxide (NO) is a simple molecule composed of nitrogen and oxygen that plays a crucial role in the regulation of various bodily functions. One of the most important effects …
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Fluid overload, or hypervolemia, is a condition where there is an excessive amount of fluid in the bloodstream or body tissues. This excess fluid can have various effects on the …
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LEXINGTON, Kentucky, December 18, 2024 — Wittney Youngblood of Pikeville has been recognized as a 2024 Leaders of Impact™ honoree by the American Heart Association (AHA) for her work in …
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Wake Forest University’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for its new “Heart Health Program” (HHP), set to begin in the spring of 2025. The 12-week …
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