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COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease

June 23, 2020 856 3
Martin Juneau, MD

Originally published April 9, 2020, on observatoireprevention.org OVERVIEWPeople with cardiovascular disease are more likely to develop the more severe forms of COVID-19, which significantly increases the mortality rate of this disease.In addition to being an important risk factor for COVID-19, cardiovascular disease can also be a consequence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection.Patients with severe COVID-19 frequently…

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Medical News, Vascular Disease

New Breakthrough in Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure with Dr. Jason Guichard

June 18, 2020 1958 8
Dr. Jason L. Guichard, MD, PhD

X-ray of a patient with congestive heart failure.

Experts are heralding the use of SGLT2 inhibitors as a breakthrough in the treatment of congestive heart failure. In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Bouchard and Dr. Ahmed discuss the new approach with heart failure specialist Dr. Jason Guichard of Prisma Health in South Carolina, covering the incredible benefits of a class of…

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Medical News, Podcast Tagged With: Congestive Heart Failure

Mick Jagger’s Heart Surgery — Explained by a Cardiologist

June 16, 2020 6048 9
Dr. Mustafa Ahmed

A photo of Mick Jagger from a Rolling Stones concert in 1976. Mick Jagger's heart surgery happened in 2019.

In 2019, Mick Jagger underwent heart surgery on a heart valve. Amazingly, he was able to get back to his musical activities rather quickly after surgery. This is a result of his heart surgery being performed through a very minimally invasive technique. Mick Jagger's heart surgery is known as ‘aortic valve replacement’. The aortic valve…

Filed Under: Aortic disease, Featured Articles, Heart Valves Tagged With: tavr

Metoprolol Tartrate – Profiled By A Cardiologist

June 5, 2020 3646 3
Dr. Mustafa Ahmed

A stethoscope and blood pressure cuff.

Has a doctor prescribed Metoprolol Tartrate to you or a loved one? Are you wondering what exactly this medication is, how it works, and if there are any side effects? All of these questions and more will be answered in this quick and simple profile. What is Metoprolol Tartrate? Metoprolol Tartrate is a commonly prescribed…

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies Tagged With: medication

What to Expect: Nuclear Stress Test

July 12, 2019 32738 28
Alain Bouchard, MD

Nuclear Stress Test: What is it? A nuclear stress test is a minimally invasive diagnostic imaging procedure designed to evaluate the perfusion of blood through the coronary arteries to the heart muscle. Images of the heart are acquired when the heart is in a baseline resting state and again after the heart has been exercised,…

Filed Under: Coronary Artery Disease, Featured Articles, Heart Disease

Stroke: What You Need to Know

May 22, 2019 6708 18
Alain Bouchard, MD

What is a Stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency. It is similar to a heart attack for the brain. It occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is interrupted, resulting in oxygen starvation to the brain cells which can no longer perform their task whether it is memory, vision, or muscle control.…

Filed Under: Featured Articles, General Health, Heart Health, Risk & Prevention, Tests & Investigations, Vascular Disease

An Increase in Cardiovascular Disease on the Horizon?

April 4, 2019 4497 14
Martin Juneau, MD

The dramatic decrease in mortality from cardiovascular disease between 1970 and 2010 is one of the greatest successes of modern medicine. In several industrialized countries (particularly North America, Western Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand), the mortality rate fell by about 70% during this period, so that in some countries (notably Canada), cardiovascular disease is no…

Filed Under: Coronary Artery Disease, Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Risk & Prevention Tagged With: prevention

My Watch Told Me to Go to the Hospital

March 31, 2019 16826 31
Alain Bouchard, MD

The role technology plays in our lives is rapidly evolving. The rise of wearable technology from fitness trackers to the Apple watch has been made possible by the technology getting smaller and faster. Technology is becoming part of us. As these technologies are being developed and tested, there is a need for guidelines to address…

Filed Under: Cardiac Arrhythmias, Exercise, Featured Articles, General Health, Heart Disease, Risk & Prevention, Tests & Investigations

Cardiac MRI Scans in Patients with Pacemaker Defibrillators

March 25, 2019 8475 19
Alain Bouchard, MD

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a completely noninvasive test that uses a magnetic field and radio frequency waves to create detailed pictures of the heart and blood vessels. It depicts the heart wall and valves structure and displays its function. It provides information on the regional and global heart function, valves and their function…

Filed Under: Cardiac Arrhythmias, Coronary Artery Disease, Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Heart Valves, Tests & Investigations

What is a Normal Heart Rate?

September 9, 2018 875360 277
Dr. Jason L. Guichard, MD, PhD

What is a normal heart rate? Everyone wants to know what is normal, especially when it comes to heart health. Basic questions that are often asked or searched on the internet include: How do I determine a heart rate? What is a normal heart rate or pulse rate? What is a normal resting heart rate?…

Filed Under: Exercise, Featured Articles, Heart Health

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