Myocardial edema is a term used to describe the swelling or fluid accumulation within the heart muscle (myocardium). This condition, while often linked to various heart diseases and acute events …
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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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High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as the “good” cholesterol, due to its protective effects on cardiovascular health. In the world of lipids, cholesterol is a key component, and …
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Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), often referred to as “bad cholesterol,” is one of the key components of the lipoprotein family that circulates in the bloodstream. It plays a significant role in …
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Orthostatic hypotension (OH), also known as postural hypotension, refers to a sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands up from a sitting or lying position. This …
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH), also referred to as Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (IPAH), is a rare and serious condition characterized by elevated blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries, which supply …
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Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) is a rare but serious condition that arises when blood clots (thrombi) that form in the lungs do not resolve properly. These unresolved clots can …
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Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH) is a specific type of orthostatic hypotension (OH) that occurs due to dysfunction in the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which controls involuntary bodily functions such as …
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B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a crucial biomarker and regulatory hormone involved in the cardiovascular system, particularly in the context of heart failure. BNP is primarily produced in the ventricles …
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Left-sided heart failure, also known as left ventricular heart failure, is a serious medical condition that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently. This condition can lead to a …
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Systolic heart failure, also known as heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), is a serious cardiovascular condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively. This condition is …