Cardiology
Browse published articles on Cardiology. Open a guide to read its full text.
Leadless Pacemaker Gives an 84-Year-Old Patient New Hope After 8 Years of Palpitations
A partner hospital in Xi'an reported a successful leadless pacemaker implantation for an elderly patient with atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, and long RR intervals.
Atrial Fibrillation: Causes, Risks and Treatment
AF causes an irregular heartbeat and raises stroke risk. Learn about assessment, rate and rhythm control, anticoagulation and questions for a cardiologist.
Coronary Artery Disease: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Coronary artery disease is the world's leading cause of death, caused by cholesterol plaques narrowing the arteries that supply the heart. This guide covers atherosclerosis, risk factors, angina, heart attack, and the treatments available โ from medication to bypass surgery.
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): The Silent Killer
WHO estimates that hypertension affected about one-third of adults aged 30โ79 worldwide in 2024. It often causes no symptoms for years. This guide covers how blood pressure is classified, what drives it up, and how treatment prevents stroke, heart attack and kidney failure.
Heart Failure: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
A comprehensive guide to heart failure โ why the heart loses its pumping capacity, how congestive heart failure develops, the symptoms to watch for, and the treatment options available at leading cardiac centres.
Partner Hospital in Xi'an Reports Sixth-Generation Coronary Stent Case
A partner hospital in Xi'an reported using a sixth-generation coronary stent platform for a complex coronary artery blockage case.
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