Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a common heart arrhythmia that causes a rapid heartbeat. It arises from irregular electrical impulses above the heart’s ventricles, leading to episodes of elevated heart rates. …
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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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Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a type of abnormal heart rhythm that originates in the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart. This condition can cause the heart to beat much …
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The University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) has introduced two groundbreaking minimally invasive heart valve procedures aimed at improving the lives of patients suffering from heart valve issues. One of …
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Tachycardia, characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be a symptom of various heart conditions, such as arrhythmias, heart …
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Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, occurs when blood pressure levels drop below normal levels, leading to insufficient blood flow to organs and tissues. This can result in symptoms …
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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a significant health concern worldwide. It is one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Managing blood …
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Secretome Therapeutics Secures $20.4 Million in Funding to Propel Heart Disease Therapies
by Amyby AmyBaltimore, MD – Secretome Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies from neonatal cardiac progenitor cells, has successfully closed a $20.4 million financing round. The funds will support the …
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Cardiologists’ Conference in Lucknow Highlights Heart Disease Symptoms, Treatment Advances
by Amyby AmyThe 76th annual conference of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI) concluded in Lucknow on Sunday, with prominent cardiologists from across the globe discussing key issues related to heart disease, …
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Heart failure is a serious medical condition that occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to fluid accumulation in various parts of the body, including the …
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and kidney damage. It is often considered a silent killer because it typically shows no symptoms …