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Mysterious migraines after heart surgery may finally be explained

Mysterious migraines after heart surgery may finally be explained

After a common heart surgery, some patients experience migraines with visual auras — temporary vision disturbances, such as flashing lights and zigzag lines. The reason for this unusual complication was a mystery, but now, research hints that blood clots in the brain may be the culprit. “These [clots] have previously not been thought to result in any symptoms or to …

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A Cardiologist Says This Is the One Vegetable Everyone Should Eat for Better Heart Health

A Cardiologist Says This Is the One Vegetable Everyone Should Eat for Better Heart Health

Key Takeaways Rich in monounsaturated fats, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, avocado supports heart health by lowering LDL cholesterol, reducing blood pressure, and fighting inflammation. Avocado’s soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in the digestive tract, helping the body remove it naturally and further reducing heart disease risk. Versatile and mild in flavor, avocado can be easily added to salads, sandwiches, smoothies, …

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‘His heart was as big as his body, he was special’

‘His heart was as big as his body, he was special’

HOUSTON – Retired former Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman, a popular special-teams ace known for his aggressive, hell-bent-for-leather style of play, lost his battle with a rare, aggressive and recurring form of cancer. PREVIOUS: ‘In the fight of his life,’ ex-Texans linebacker Bryan Braman battles rare form of cancer, J.J. Watt donates $10,000 Despite multiple surgeries and extensive treatment, the …

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DCD heart transplants: Two hospitals try new ways to use more donated organs

DCD heart transplants: Two hospitals try new ways to use more donated organs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two university hospitals are pioneering new ways to expand lifesaving heart transplants for adults and babies — advances that could help recover would-be heart donations that too often go unused. The new research aims to overcome barriers for using organs from someone who dies when their heart stops. Called DCD, or donation after circulatory death, it involves …

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Supplements a Cardiologist Takes for His Heart Health

Supplements a Cardiologist Takes for His Heart Health

Supplements can boost longevity, reduce inflammation, and aid in strength training. They can also improve cardiovascular health, according to a heart transplant cardiologist. Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, the director of the advanced heart failure program at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, told Business Insider that being a cardiologist makes him extra aware of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death …

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Are eggs bad for the heart? French scientist makes compelling revelations |

Are eggs bad for the heart? French scientist makes compelling revelations |

Jessie Inchauspé clarifies that eggs, rich in nutrients, aren’t detrimental to heart health despite their cholesterol content. She emphasizes that glucose dysregulation, leading to small, dense LDL particles and inflammation, is the primary concern. Reducing sugar intake is crucial to mitigate these factors and lower the risk of heart disease, shifting the focus from cholesterol-rich foods. Eggs have been a …

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Taylor Swift’s dad, Scott, recovering from heart surgery

Taylor Swift’s dad, Scott, recovering from heart surgery

Taylor Swift’s dad, Scott Swift, is recovering from major heart surgery. Scott, 73, underwent quintuple bypass surgery over a month ago, a rep for the pop superstar told TMZ Wednesday. Taylor, 35, her brother, Austin Swift, 33, and Scott’s wife of 37 years, Andrea Swift, 67, were by his side from the operation through the recovery process. Taylor Swift’s dad, …

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Taylor Swift’s dad, Scott Swift, undergoes heart surgery

Taylor Swift’s dad, Scott Swift, undergoes heart surgery

Taylor Swift’s dad, Scott Swift, is recovering from heart surgery. The 73-year-old underwent a quintuple bypass surgery on his heart over a month ago, Taylor’s spokesperson confirmed to TMZ Wednesday. Scott did not have the surgery due to a heart attack, per the rep. Scott Swift and Taylor Swift at the 50th Academy Of Country Music Awards in 2015. Larry …

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