Heart and circulation news, features and articles
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Scientists may have found the missing link between heart disease and sleep problemsA new study suggests sleep problems often experienced by people with heart disease may be caused by damage to a group of nerves that regulate both the heart and the brain.
By Emily Cooke Published
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'Reanimated' hearts can be successfully transplanted and could expand donor poolA gold-standard clinical trial suggests that "reanimating" donated hearts is a viable strategy for expanding the pool of potential heart donors.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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In rare case, man develops painful deep vein blood clots following brown recluse spider biteA man in Michigan developed deep vein thrombosis after reportedly being bitten by a brown recluse spider.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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What happens during a heart attack?A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when oxygen-rich blood does not reach a part of the heart muscle.
By Anna Gora Published
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Coronary artery disease (CAD): Causes, diagnosis and treatmentCoronary artery disease (CAD) is caused by plaque buildup in the wall of arteries that supply blood to the heart.
By Dr. David Warmflash Published
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What is normal blood pressure?Here's what doctors consider a "normal," elevated or high blood pressure, and how to measure your BP at home.
By Anna Gora Last updated
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Beating 'hearts on a chip' will travel to space on SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship tonightTissue-based models of the human heart are being sent to the International Space Station.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Artificial sweetener may increase risk of heart attack and stroke, study findsErythritol, a sugar substitute, may be linked to an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke in at-risk adults.
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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Stroke: Symptoms, tests and treatmentStroke is the second leading cause of disability and death worldwide, and occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is disrupted.
By Elizabeth Peterson Last updated
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