How your resting heart rate could flag a looming cardiac event – and how to check it
If your resting heart rate is abnormally high or low, it could signal risks that need the attention of a doctor, say heart ...
Heart health awareness month highlights women's cardiovascular risks
February marks National Heart Health Awareness Month, and healthcare providers are urging individuals to prioritize their ...
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America's No. 1 Silent Killer: What It Is and When to Get Screened
Do you know what the No. 1 cause of death is in America? According to the CDC, it's heart disease, which causes more deaths than cancer, accidents and COVID-19. In a 2025 American Heart Association ...
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Lifestyle choices are driving America’s heart disease epidemic, AHA warns
The AHA's 2025 report highlights alarming trends in cardiovascular disease, obesity, and lifestyle factors, emphasizing the ...
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Abstract 214: Carotid dissection and occlusion leading to acute ischemic stroke, hypotension and bradycardia
The carotid sinus regulates blood pressure and heart rate. Damage to the carotid sinus, whether from a surgical procedure or compression by a mass, can lead to hypotension and bradycardia. We report a ...
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Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
After an evaluation that rules out an acute coronary syndrome, she receives a diagnosis of heart failure. The N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level is 1529 pg per milliliter.