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April 06, 2026Research: LVAD and Support Offer Patients with Advanced Heart Failure Another Chance for Transplant.Our research, published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure – Intersections, finds that most patients with modifiable barriers to heart transplant can resolve them with team-based support after LVAD.&n...
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June 17, 2020By Dr. Maggie Arnold, MD, Vascular Surgeon
Summer is just around the corner, and the warmer weather means it’s time to break out those shorts hidden in the back of your closet. Unfortunately, many people will be apprehensive about reachi...
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June 10, 2020
By Zayd A. Eldadah, MD, PhD, Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
A steady, rhythmic heartbeat in you or someone you love may be the most reassuring sound on earth. Yet some people experience a heart rhythm that is occasionally too fast, too slow, or irregular&mdas...
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June 02, 2020When the virus that causes coronavirus (COVID-19) first appeared in the United States, the medical community warned that patients with an underlying disease would find their pre-existing condition t...
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May 19, 2020Feeling stress or strain on your heart these days? Here’s a sobering fact: Anxiety about the novel coronavirus is causing people in our community to avoid seeking medical help for their heart i...
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May 13, 2020Many people unfortunately wait until they’re sick to find a doctor. Delaying preventative care or avoiding the doctor’s office altogether; however, may set you up for some unexpected hea...
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May 12, 2020If you or someone you know experiences the first symptom of a stroke, it’s critical to take action quickly. An immediate call to 911 can mean the difference between life and death, so don&rsquo...
