cardiovascular disease

Coronary revascularization for a 'reversed' heart

Coronary revascularization for a 'reversed' heart

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Mr. Trong, 68, experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath, was found to have his heart on the right side of his chest with severely calcified and narrowed coronary arteries, which were successfully revascularized.
Embolization shrinks grapefruit-sized liver tumor

Embolization shrinks grapefruit-sized liver tumor

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A 47-year-old woman suffering from a 16 cm liver hemangioma, which caused prolonged abdominal pain, has seen her tumor significantly shrink following a series of embolization procedures at Tam Anh General Hospital, TP HCM.
How cardiovascular disease affects the eyes

How cardiovascular disease affects the eyes

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Patients with hypertension and atherosclerosis face a risk of retinal damage due to reduced blood flow to the eyes and compromised blood vessels, consequently impacting vision.
Why blood pressure increases during menopause

Why blood pressure increases during menopause

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I am 54 years old, and recently my blood pressure readings have been higher than before, despite no significant changes in my lifestyle. Can perimenopause and menopause cause an increase in blood pressure? (Thu Ha, Tay Ninh)
Why potassium can balance blood pressure?

Why potassium can balance blood pressure?

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Potassium helps balance blood pressure by supporting the kidneys in excreting excess sodium, reducing fluid retention in the body, and helping blood vessels relax.