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According to the American Heart Association, an important factor in lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease is managing health behaviors.
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The story of MitraClip, a device Dr. Oz helped invent to treat faulty heart valves, is a cautionary tale about the science, business and regulation of medical technology.
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Some pumps used in end-stage heart failure caused a buildup of biological material that blocks blood flow from the device to the heart’s aorta. The FDA’s recall affects nearly 14,000 devices.
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Commissioner Mark Bogen's decision comes after an audit found the Broward Heart Project, to which the county already allocated $10 million, spends more on administrative costs than testing.
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The audit also found the program is underserving Black residents and sending most of the money to advertisements, administrators and a consultant.
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Commissioners meet Tuesday to make a final decision following an audit of the Broward Heart Project pilot program, which provides cardiac CT screenings to country residents.
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In observance of American Heart and Stroke Awareness Month, physicians from HCA Florida Memorial Hospital share valuable insights on maintaining cardiovascular health.
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Wegovy is a high-dose version of the diabetes treatment Ozempic. The international trial showed the weekly injections prevented heart attacks, strokes and heart-related deaths.
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Doctors said the 58-year-old patient wasn’t eligible for a traditional heart transplant. While the next few weeks will be critical, doctors were thrilled at his early response to the genetically modified pig organ.
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Research showed that for up to a year after a bout of COVID, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack. It's not clear why.