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Cardiac MRI in Pulmonary Hypertension: From Magnet to Bedside

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anomalous coronary artery from pulmonary artery :: Article Creator Anomalous Coronary Origin: The Challenge In Preventing Exercise-related Sudden Cardiac Death The sudden cardiac death (SCD) of a young athlete is a catastrophic event, particularly in the absence of prodromal warning symptoms. Anomalous coronary origin (ACO) is a well-described cause of cardiac symptoms and SCD, but the diagnosis is usually missed by conventional non-invasive investigations designed to identify myocardial ischaemia. SCD is preventable by correction of the anomaly. A tragic case of a promising young athlete who had underlying ACO and who presented with prodromal symptoms with multiple "negative" investigations is described to highlight the typical clinical features and outline the difficulties encountered in accurate premortem diagnosis. PLAIN RADIOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS OF CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE PLAIN RADIOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS OF CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE P...

5 Things We Now Know About Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

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idiopathic lung disease :: Article Creator Lung Disease News Dec. 12, 2023 — By monitoring changes in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) among 30 patients treated with immunotherapies for metastatic non-small cell lung cancers, researchers were able to determine molecular response ... Dec. 11, 2023 — Advancements in the care of premature babies are leading to improved survival rates. However, the incidence of neonatal diseases with life-long consequences such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) ... Dec. 6, 2023 — Researchers have identified an allergy pathway that, when blocked, unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).  And in an early parallel study in humans, ... Nov. 29, 2023 — The largest review of papers for brain cancer that has spread from the lungs has found abnormalities in the brain cancer and for which licensed drugs could be clinically trialed to find out if they ... Nov. 17, 2023...

2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure: A Report of the American College of Cardiology ...

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pulmonary edema due to heart failure :: Article Creator Can Heart Failure Cause Weight Gain? When your heart isn't able to pump effectively, it can lead to reduced circulation. If there's less blood flowing through your kidneys, it can cause extra fluid to build up in your body. This can cause weight gain. Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle grows too weak to effectively pump enough blood to meet the body's demands. As a result, several complications and symptoms can develop. One potential symptom is weight gain. Heart failure can cause a buildup of fluids in the body, especially in the lower limbs and abdomen. This is known as edema. When you have excess fluid in your body, it causes you to weigh more. In some cases, unexplained weight gain is the first obvious sign of heart failure. This article will take a closer look at how heart failure causes weight gain and what it means. When you have heart failure, y...

Challenges and Special Aspects of Pulmonary Hypertension in Middle- to Low-Income Regions: JACC State-of-the-Art ...

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tapvr heart disease :: Article Creator Heart Disease Is Leading Cause Of Death In Men, Women In Texas What are the risk factors for heart disease? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in Texas. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas speaks with a local cardiologist about risk factors for heart disease in this HealthBeat. AUSTIN, Texas - February is American Heart Month in the U.S. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in Texas. Cases of heart disease in adults increased by 23% between 2021 and 2022.  Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist with Heart Hospital of Austin and Austin Heart, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss. Austin Family: Heart disease in women This month, Austin Family magazine is highlighting Heart Health Month. Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death among women in the United States, and heart disease accounts for 20 percent of female...

Adverse effects of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in cancer therapy: pathophysiology, mechanisms and clinical management ...

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chronic restrictive lung disease :: Article Creator Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Know About The Modern Treatment Methods Of COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a persistent respiratory disease that primarily affects the lungs, leading to obstructed airflow and breathing difficulties. Traditionally associated with smoking, COPD has been predominantly observed in middle-aged to elderly males. However, in countries like India, a significant number of females exposed to biomass fuel smoke in confined cooking areas also suffer from this condition. Further, the global rise in air pollution and suspended particulate matter has contributed to the increasing incidence of COPD, making it a concern for a broader demographic. Risk Factors and Preventive Measures Smoking and Biomass Fuel Exposure "The primary risk factor for COPD is smoking, including exposure to secondhand smoke. In regions where the use of biomass fue...