Heart & Vascular
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The Healing Power of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
High levels of oxygen in the blood can have many health benefits including accelerated wound healing. Learn how hyperbaric oxygen therapy works.
Smart Watches Hold Promise to Detect Disease and Improve Health
Wearable technology is advancing quickly with great promise for improving health. What does the future hold?
How Do Blood Pressure Medications Work?
High blood pressure affects nearly half of adults. Learn more about the many medications and how they work in the body.
Routine Testing Before Back Surgery Reveals Major Heart Blockages
Northeast Ohio priest, Father Fred Pausche, was ready to move ahead with surgery to address his back problems. Routine pre-op testing, however, alerted his care team to major heart problems that required immediate intervention.
Very Low Risk of Heart Issues After COVID-19 Vaccination
A recent study found that the risk of heart inflammation in people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 is extremely low.
Next-Generation Devices for AFib Offer an Alternative to Blood Thinners
A minimally invasive procedure has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of stroke and provides a promising alternative to blood thinners for many patients.
More Young Adults Developing Heart Disease
An alarming trend in heart disease has taken hold among younger adults. The incidence of heart attacks in people under age 40 is on the rise.
Rewiring the Heart: Catheter Ablation for AFib
A minimally invasive procedure called catheter ablation can stabilize the heart and offers an alternative to medication.