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Imaging Patients with Kidney Failure | RadioGraphics

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atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction :: Article Creator Atherosclerosis And Coronary Artery Disease Atherosclerosis -- sometimes called hardening of the arteries -- can slowly narrow the arteries throughout your body. When atherosclerosis affects arteries that carry blood to the heart muscle, it's called coronary artery disease, or CAD. That's the No. 1 killer of Americans. Most of those deaths are from heart attacks caused by blood clots. Atherosclerosis can create life-threatening blockages -- without you ever feeling a thing. Since we're all at risk for coronary artery disease, it's worth learning more about atherosclerosis. About 18 million Americans ages 20 and older have heart disease. More than 800,000 Americans have a heart attack each year.  About 650,000 Americans die of heart disease every year. About 25% of deaths in the U.S. Is caused by coronary heart disease.  Half of all men who have severe athero...

Heart Hospital

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acute on chronic kidney disease kdigo :: Article Creator Why Scalable Approaches Are Needed For Earlier Intervention Of Chronic Kidney Disease Salvatore Viscomi MD, CEO and cofounder of Carna Health, is an entrepreneur with a passion for digital health. getty getty More than 850 million people in the world have chronic kidney disease (CKD), and up to 9 out of 10 are unaware they have it. Chronic kidney disease is widely recognized as one of the leading causes of death globally and is currently the 12th most common cause of death worldwide, yet the disease is often neglected. CKD increases in prevalence each year, and the staggering numbers only continue to get worse as risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity continue to climb. At this rate, CKD is projected to be the fifth leading cause of mortality in the world by 2040. With these alarming statistics, we need to rethink our approach to identifying and ...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)

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renal stenosis :: Article Creator Woman, 23, Diagnosed With One Of World's Rarest Heart Diseases After Getting A UTI Alicia Fairclough, 23, was diagnosed with a type of vasculitis called Taakayasu's arteritis - she has also been left with another condition called Renal artery stenosis The condition can't be cured but it can be managed [file image] ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A young woman has opened up about her diagnosis with one of the world's rarest heart diseases at just 21. Alicia Fairclough, now 23, is living with a condition known as Taakayasu's arteritis. This chronic inflammatory disease impacts the body's largest blood vessel - the aorta - and its branches. While it can't be cured, it can be managed. Takayasu arteritis is incredibly rare, with only one to two cases reported per million worldwide. Studies show that it predominantly affects women. Alicia's journey to diagnosis began...

Prevention and treatment of stroke in patients with chronic kidney disease: an overview of evidence and current ...

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coronary stent placement :: Article Creator Can Two Stents Be Implanted In The Same Surgery? You may not post any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or other material that would violate the law. By submitting your question, you hereby give CNN the right, but not the obligation, to post, air, edit, exhibit, telecast, cablecast, webcast, re-use, publish, reproduce, use, license, print, distribute or otherwise use your questions(s) and accompanying personal identifying and other information you provide via all forms of media now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity. CNN Privacy Statment. Will An MRI Affect My Heart Stents? You may not post any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or other material that would violate the law. By submitting your question, you hereby give CNN the right, but not the obligation, to post, air, edit, exhibit, telecast, cablecast, webcast, re-use, publ...

There is urgent need to treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk earlier, more intensively, and with greater ...

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moderate hypertension :: Article Creator 10 Effective Ways To Treat Hypertension Without Medication Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common illness that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health issues. Medicine is often required to manage hypertension, lifestyle adjustments can also help lower blood pressure.  "When you take too much salt, your body retains extra water to maintain a balanced sodium concentration in your bloodstream. This causes an increase in blood volume, which increases pressure on the walls of blood vessels, resulting in high blood pressure," said  Dr Santosh Hedau, Consultant Nephrologist, CARE Hospitals Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Here are ten successful methods for treating hypertension without medication:  According to the World Health Organisation, in India, only about 12% of people suffering from hypertension have their blood pressure controlled. Uncontrolled blood pressure is a major...

AHA names top advances in cardiovascular disease research for 2023

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chronic stress for years :: Article Creator Can Scientists 'solve' Stress? They're Trying. From cardiovascular disease and obesity to a weakened immune system, the side effects of stress can be life-altering. But there may be a way to prevent those outcomes. Raising triplets Hays, Presley, and Millie is challenging for Caitlin and Chris Nichols of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Born prematurely, the children have long-term health problems. Caregivers of chronically ill children face health difficulties themselves: Telomeres—protective caps at the ends of chromosomes—are shorter than expected, a possible sign of stress-related aging. ByYudhijit Bhattacharjee Photographs byBrian Finke May 14, 2024 As modern-day stress ratchets up to what feels like unbearable levels, researchers are striving to learn more about the precise mechanisms through which it affects our body and mind. The hope is that by unlock...

Heart Hospital

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diet to reverse heart disease :: Article Creator Foods That May Prevent Clogged Arteries Plaque buildup in the arteries can reduce blood flow and cause severe complications. Eating certain foods cannot clear clogged arteries, but a healthy diet can help manage and prevent heart disease. When people refer to 'clogged' arteries, they refer to the buildup of plaque deposits within them. This plaque contains cholesterol, other fatty substances, and cellular waste products. Over time, plaque buildup can lead to thickened or hardened arteries. This is a condition known as atherosclerosis. This article looks at how diet can help with atherosclerosis, foods to eat and avoid, and strategies for heart health. There are no specific foods or treatments that can reverse atherosclerosis. However, diet and lifestyle changes can form a key part of preventive treatment and help slow or stop the progress of atherosclerosis and associated c...