A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips. A joint replacement may be partial or total. Although a replacement joint may never feel quite like the original one, it...

What to know about joint replacement surgery

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent heart condition marked by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat resulting from erratic electrical signals in the heart muscle. This disruption can hinder normal blood flow, potentially leading to complications such as stroke and heart failure. Symptoms of AF can vary by individual and...

Drugs to Avoid if You Have Atrial Fibrillation

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Plus the difference between heart attack symptoms for men and women.

Why is arm pain a common heart attack symptom? Here’s what you should know

One potential symptom of congestive heart failure is a cardiac cough. This may occur because of fluid building up in the lungs, and it may be a sign that the condition is worsening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately. Americans have heart failure. This means...

Does Congestive Heart Failure Make You Cough?

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A marathon-running father looks back after an early heart attack.

'I Almost Died of a Heart Attack At 48—This Is the First Symptom I Wish I'd Paid Attention To'

Heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. You can determine your heart rate by feeling your pulse at your wrist or neck. Normal heart rate at rest ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm). Heart rate varies with activity, sleep, hormones, and stress....

Your Heart Rate: What's Normal vs Possibly Dangerous?

Absence seizures usually occur due to atypical changes in brain activity. They tend to have a genetic cause. Although more common in children, they may persist into adulthood. Absence seizures are most common in children ages 4 to 14 but can extend into early adulthood and beyond. Individuals may have...

What are some causes of absence seizures in adults?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Treating a DVT is crucial, as the clot can break loose from the affected vein, move through the bloodstream to the heart, and lodge itself within the lung's main artery. This complication—what's known as pulmonary embolism—can be fatal.

How to Dissolve Blood Clots in Legs

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A NEW at-home test can reveal your risk of a potentially fatal heart attack in just five minutes. Swedish scientists created a questionnaire that rapidly identifies people at high risk with the same accuracy as a GP checkup. Research shows that it has the same level of precision as blood...

At-home test reveals your risk of having a sudden heart attack in just 5 minutes – ‘with same accuracy as a GP checkup’

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Chest pain isn't the only indicator of heart disease. Here are other symptoms you should look out for.

Doctors Shared The Signs They Would Never, Ever Ignore When It Comes To Heart Health

High blood pressure has long been known as a major risk factor for stroke, but new research from Michigan Medicine reveals just how insidious this “silent killer” can be over time. The study sheds light on the cumulative effects of elevated systolic blood pressure throughout adulthood, showing a clear link to increased risk for the most common and dangerous types of stroke.

Years of high blood pressure show ‘clear link’ to higher stroke risk

Beta blockers are a group of medications most commonly used to treat conditions associated with your heart and blood vessels, such as angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), or atrial fibrillation. Beta blockers work by blocking beta receptors, which are found mostly in your heart, kidneys, blood vessels, and...

Can You Consume Alcohol While on Beta Blockers?

Moderate alcohol consumption has previously been associated with potential health benefits, including reduced mortality risk. However, recent research suggests that these findings were flawed and, compared to abstaining from alcohol, moderate alcohol consumption has no significant benefits for longevity. Experts are increasingly encouraging alcohol-free lifestyles and urging a shift in...

Moderate drinking does not boost longevity, new evidence warns

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July 24, 2024 — Increasing ketone supply to the heart in mice with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) allowed their hearts to utilize more ketones and produce more energy, according to preliminary research presented today at the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024, BCVS. The meeting is in Chicago, July 22–25, 2024, and offers the latest research on innovations and discovery in cardiovascular science.

Increasing Cardiac Ketones May Help Heart Failure, per Mouse Study Presented at American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024

Contrast-enhanced cardiac CT (CECT) can help localize fatty tissue in the heart, a study published July 24 in JAMA Cardiology found. Researchers led by Saman Nazarian, MD, PhD, from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Pavilion in Philadelphia found that CECT achieved high accuracy in their study that focused on fatty tissue insulating the atrioventricular node and the proximal specialized conduction system (AVCS) from surrounding muscle. This capability could pave the way for better heart treatment strategies.

Cardiac CECT localizes fatty tissue in heart

Two new, basic research studies in rodents (mice and rats) analyzed the impacts that alcohol may have on the heart. In a mouse study, abnormal heart rhythms that can occur after a pattern of repeated simulation of binge drinking may be related to a spike in a stress protein found in the heart. Researchers tested a heart-protective molecule to reduce the stress protein spike and the resulting irregular heart rhythms.

Cardiac Consequences: New Research Explores Alcohol’s Influence on Heart Health

Doctors may use a variety of tests and examinations to diagnose fertility issues in females. These can include gathering a detailed medical history, and imaging and hormone tests. Fertility challenges affect females and males, although doctors use different methods of diagnosis for each. If a female is unable to conceive,...

How do doctors diagnose infertility in females?

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New research suggests that lifestyle interventions could significantly mitigate even the highest genetic risk for cardiovascular conditions.

Leading a healthier lifestyle can help offset genetic heart disease risk

Patients with sarcoidosis may be at an increased risk for developing chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) following surgery, according to a case report published in the journal Cureus. The 61-year-old male patient presented with 15 years of chronic lumbar pain and a history of sarcoidosis. He had a strength score...

Patients With Sarcoidosis May Develop CIDP After Lumbar Spine Surgery

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Bypass vs. open heart surgery: How do they differ?

Bypass surgery is a type of open-heart surgery. Surgeons may use several different types of bypass surgeries to repair or replace the heart. Open-heart surgery is...

Bypass vs. open heart surgery: How do they differ?

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