Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a serious and often progressive condition where the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients become narrowed or blocked. This leads to …
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Amy Scanlon, MD, FACC, is a practicing private practice cardiologist at Consultants in Cardiology and the current team cardiologist for Seton Hall University. Dr. Scanlon has authored several published articles including the American College of Cardiology’s Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening for Adolescent and Young Adult Athletes module. He frequently lectures and participates in speaking engagements for the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Coronary spasm, also known as vasospasm, is a temporary constriction or narrowing of the coronary arteries—the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood. This spasm can cause …
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Tachycardia refers to an abnormally fast heart rate, typically defined as a heart rate that exceeds 100 beats per minute (bpm) at rest. While the condition can be temporary and …
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Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. For many, it’s an essential part of their daily routine, often consumed in the morning to help them …
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can often be temporary, such as in situations where stress, anxiety, or certain activities …
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Capstan Medical Inc. has raised $110 million in an oversubscribed Series C funding round, bringing its total investment to over $150 million. The Santa Cruz, California-based medical device company plans …
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Synergy AI, a leading domestic medical technology company, has unveiled an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solution capable of detecting arrhythmia with an impressive 91.7% accuracy. Arrhythmia, a condition characterized by …
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Heart failure (HF) is a serious condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently to meet the body’s needs. It can be a progressive and debilitating disease, …
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Hyperlipidemia refers to the condition in which there is an elevated level of lipids (fats) in the blood. This condition is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases …
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A groundbreaking gene therapy has demonstrated the potential to reverse heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model. The treatment enhances the heart’s ability to pump blood …