Heart and circulation news, features and articles
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Fast-spinning ride at county fair triggers stroke in a young woman in unusual caseOnly 20 cases of stroke caused by being on an amusement park ride have been reported worldwide.
By Emily Cooke Published
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Fluid leaked from scuba diver's blood vessels after 100-foot cave dive in rare medical caseThis extreme form of inflammatory response due to diving has rarely been reported worldwide, an attending doctor said.
By Emily Cooke Published
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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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