Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, has been a significant concern in public health discussions since the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, including the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (Comirnaty). Early in the …
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) and sleep apnea are two distinct health conditions, but they share common risk factors and may influence each other in complex ways. Cardiologists and sleep specialists …
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Heart palpitations refer to the sensation of an irregular, fast, or unusually strong heartbeat. Most people experience heart palpitations from time to time, but for some, these sensations occur more …
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Creatinine is a waste product produced by muscles from the breakdown of creatine, a compound important for energy production in muscles. Under normal circumstances, creatinine is filtered out of the …
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A fast or racing heart can be a distressing experience. Whether it occurs due to stress, physical exertion, anxiety, or underlying medical conditions, it is important to know how to …
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. At its core, this disease is primarily driven by a process known as ischemia. Ischemia …
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Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced by people with heart failure. For those unfamiliar with heart failure, it is a chronic condition where the heart …
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Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH) is a condition that leads to a sudden drop in blood pressure when a person transitions from a sitting or lying position to standing. This abrupt …
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Heart failure (HF) is a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body’s needs. This can lead to a series of complications that affect …
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Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a type of abnormal heart rhythm that originates in the upper chambers of the heart, known as the atria. It is characterized by episodes of rapid …
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