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(PDF) Guidelines for the management of common congenital heart diseases: A consensus statement on indications and timing of intervention

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hypertensive heart disease :: Article Creator Fewer People Are Dying Of Heart Attacks — But These 3 Deadly Conditions Are On The Rise Even good news can break your heart. A new study found that the number of Americans dying from heart attacks has dropped nearly 90% over the last 50 years — but your ticker still isn't in the clear. Researchers are warning that three other heart conditions are on the rise, now making up a larger share of cardiovascular disease deaths than ever before. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women in the US. Dragonstock – stock.Adobe.Com Age-adjusted heart disease death rates among adults 25 and older from 1970 to 2022 were analyzed for the study, published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers found that heart disease deaths overall dropped by 66% during this five-decade period, largely driven by a sharp decline in heart attacks. In 1970, more than half of he...

2020 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines | Circulation

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Tricuspid valve regurgitation: no longer the “forgotten valve”

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minimal pulmonary tuberculosis :: Article Creator Understanding Tuberculosis From First Signs To Cure - Rolling Out Understanding the causes, recognizing the signs, exploring treatment options, and implementing prevention strategies Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of humanity's oldest and most persistent health challenges. Despite significant medical advances, this infectious disease continues to affect millions globally, with particularly devastating impacts in developing regions. Understanding TB's causes, recognizing its symptoms, knowing treatment options, and implementing prevention strategies are crucial steps in controlling this ancient yet evolving threat. What causes tuberculosis? At its core, tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a rod-shaped bacterium with a unique waxy cell wall that contributes to its resilience and pathogenicity. This bacterial structure explains why TB can withstand harsh...

Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatic Heart Disease: Implications for Closing the Gap: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Circulation

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acute heart failure with preserved ejection fraction :: Article Creator Heart Failure Without A Reduced Ejection Fraction - AJMC ABSTRACT Heart failure (HF) substantially impacts the health and financial security of an increasing proportion of the US population. It worsens debility and quality of life and may lead to hospitalization and death. HF is a clinical syndrome with diverse symptomatic presentations. Physicians generally divide patients with HF into 2 groups: those with a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) greater than or equal to 50% and those with an LVEF less than 49%. This review focuses on the group of patients whose LVEF is greater than or equal to 50%. This classification of HF is referred to as HF with a preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Few beneficial therapies have been identified for this condition, possibly because of its heterogenous etiologies (eg, myocar...

Best and Worst Foods for Lung Health

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blood pressure headache :: Article Creator Headaches And Other Symptoms Of High Blood Pressure You Shouldn't Ignore - NDTV.com Access Denied You don't have permission to access "http://www.Ndtv.Com/health/headaches-and-other-symptoms-of-high-blood-pressure-you-shouldnt-ignore-8571558" on this server. Reference #18.6824c317.1751011371.198c9b https://errors.Edgesuite.Net/18.6824c317.1751011371.198c9b The Hidden Link Between Chronic Pain And High Blood Pressure When people talk about chronic pain, they often focus on the pain itself—how to stop it, ease it, or just get through the day. But there's another important part of the story that many don't know about: the connection between long-term pain and high blood pressure. This link is not just interesting—it can actually change how we treat and live with chronic pain. Chronic pain is more than just something that hurts all the time. It affects how your body work...