ATLANTA – Emory University Healthcare has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first medical team in the United States to successfully implant a new experimental heart pump, known as …
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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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Atrial tachycardia (AT) is a type of arrhythmia originating from the atria of the heart. It is characterized by a rapid and abnormal heart rhythm that originates from an ectopic …
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Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate originating from the upper chambers of the heart. This rapid heartbeat can lead to various symptoms, including …
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Cryoablation for Closing Patent Foramen Ovale in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Undergoing Pulmonary Vein Isolation
by Amyby AmyNew research indicates that cryoablation is a safe and effective method for closing a congenital patent foramen ovale (PFO)—a small hole in the heart—in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing …
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Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome characterized by the heart’s inability to pump sufficient blood to meet the body’s needs. One of the lesser-known but significant complications of …
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Boehringer Ingelheim Launches FDA-Approved VETMEDIN Solution for Dogs with Congestive Heart Failure
by Amyby AmyBoehringer Ingelheim, a leader in animal health, has introduced VETMEDIN Solution, the first oral solution approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for managing congestive heart failure (CHF) …
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CARMAT Hosts Successful Inaugural “Aeson® European User Meeting” to Advance Deployment of Artificial Heart. CARMAT, the designer and developer of the Aeson® artificial heart, successfully held its first “Aeson® European …
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Lupin Pharmaceuticals Recalls Over 600,000 Bottles of Hypertension Medication in the U.S., Reports USFDA. Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling over 600,000 bottles of a high blood pressure medication in the United …
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Orthostatic hypertension, also known as postural hypertension, is a condition characterized by a significant rise in blood pressure when a person transitions from a lying or sitting position to a …
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FDA Grants Approval for Acoramidis, the First Near-Complete Stabilizer for ATTR Cardiomyopathy
by Amyby AmyThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Acoramidis (brand name Attruby), marking it as the first “near-complete” stabilizer for treating transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). This approval, announced late …