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May 24, 2024
A new technology available at MedStar Washington Hospital Center called pulsed field ablation (PFA) offers a treatment option for atrial fibrillation (AFib) that reduces the risk of complications. ...
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February 18, 2022
The valves in your heart’s four chambers open and close in precise patterns an average of 100,000 times a day. This process circulates blood through our bodies and helps us remain active. But...
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February 09, 2022
By MedStar Health Research Institute
Artificial Intelligence has become commonplace in everyday households over the past few years. Having voice-activated technology such as Amazon Alexa has increased convenience, information availabilit...
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February 02, 2022
By MedStar Health Research Institute
During the pandemic, research has shown that patients with known cardiovascular disease are at an increased risk with COVID-19 and that COVID-19 can cause cardiac damage or thrombosis. Thrombosis (or ...
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January 26, 2022
By MedStar Health Research Institute
Investigators advocate that lifestyle changes and medicine over surgery is appropriate for most patients in The Lancet Coronary artery disease is a condition where the major blood vessels supplyin...
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January 14, 2022
Whether you’re a winter sports enthusiast or spend the season curled up by the fireplace, the low humidity, bitter winds, and dry indoor heat that accompany cold weather can deplete your skin’s natur...
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December 29, 2021
By MedStar Team
Historically, patients who needed spine surgery could expect a long recovery process, often with a week-long hospital stay. Today, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are helping patients...