Heart failure (HF) is a chronic and progressive condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently to meet the body’s needs. As the heart’s ability to pump …
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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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Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) refers to a rapid heart rate originating above the heart’s ventricles, usually in the atria or the atrioventricular (AV) node. Unlike ventricular tachycardia, which begins in the …
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Heart failure (HF) and central sleep apnea (CSA) are both serious health conditions that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life and overall health. Heart failure occurs when the …
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Heart failure (HF) is a chronic and progressive condition where the heart’s ability to pump blood is weakened. As a result, the body’s organs and tissues may not receive adequate …
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often referred to as a “silent killer” because it may not present …
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high. It is a significant risk …
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Orthostatic hypotension, also known as postural hypotension, refers to a sudden drop in blood pressure when a person stands up from a sitting or lying position. This drop in pressure …
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Heart failure (HF) is a chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body’s needs. This impaired heart function can lead to fluid buildup …
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At the McGill University Health Centre’s research institute, Dr. Renzo Cecere and his team are making groundbreaking strides in cardiac care, offering fresh hope to patients battling heart disease. The …
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Pleural effusion, the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space (the area between the lungs and the chest wall), is a common condition with various underlying causes, including heart failure, …