For almost a hundred years, the primary way to diagnose a patient with cardiac arrhythmia has been using a standard electrocardiogram (ECG). This technique allows the detection of these pathologies, ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One person dies every 34 seconds in the United States from ...

A heart CT scan uses X-rays to create an image of the heart and blood vessels. Healthcare professionals may also refer to it as cardiac CT angiography. A CT scan is a noninvasive imaging procedure.

Valvular atrial fibrillation (A-fib) involves a condition that leads to an irregular or abnormal heart rhythm. This can increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular complications, such as stroke.

Device-detected atrial high-rate episodes (AHREs) are atrial arrhythmias detected by implanted cardiac devices. AHREs resemble atrial fibrillation but are rare and brief. Whether the occurrence of ...

Holston Medical Group provides us some very important information when it comes to prevention of heart disease, from warning signs to preliminary testing like cardiac CT scans. Amy shows us how easy ...

GE HealthCare’s Revolution Vibe CTi enables more facilities to elevate patient care by offering advanced cardiac imaging technology that helps deliver fast, accurate diagnoses, improve operational ...

Several celebrities and achievers have recently passed away due to heart attacks or cardiac arrests at relatively young ages. Some heartbreaking and notable examples include actress Shefali Jariwala ...

When Chris Abrunzo was in his early 20s, his father was struck by the kind of heart attack known as a "widow maker." The severe cardiac events are often fatal, and while Abrunzo's father survived, it ...

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