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Heart valve narrowing due to rheumatic heart disease complications

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Ms. Nuong, 61, who has had rheumatic heart disease for many years, was recently diagnosed with severe mitral and aortic valve stenosis accompanied by heavy calcification, leading to heart chamber dilation and atrial fibrillation.

Pulmonary embolism due to venous thrombosis

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My, 41, who suffered from chronic venous insufficiency, developed pulmonary embolism due to thrombosis after taking estrogen-containing birth control pills, which increased blood clot production.

Three coronary revascularizations at the same site

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Mr. Lam, 72, underwent two procedures for old stent narrowing, which doctors treated with drug-coated balloon angioplasty to enhance effectiveness.

How a cough from respiratory illness differs from heart failure

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Coughs from respiratory illness are often prolonged and productive, while heart failure typically causes a dry cough with little phlegm.

Multi-organ vascular stenosis, myocardial infarction

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Mr. Them, 71, suffered systemic atherosclerosis causing vascular stenosis in the heart, brain, and kidneys, leading to an emergency myocardial infarction.

Non-surgical heart valve replacement for a patient

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Mr. Quynh, 68, suffering from aortic valve stenosis complicated by heart failure, and unable to undergo surgery due to multiple underlying conditions, received a transcatheter heart valve replacement.

Signs of leg varicose veins not to be ignored

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Night cramps, ankle swelling, and itchy, discolored leg skin are warning signs of varicose veins.

How to exercise in cold weather to prevent myocardial infarction

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Dressing warmly, thoroughly warming up, exercising at an appropriate intensity, and prioritizing indoor workouts in cold weather can help prevent the risk of myocardial infarction.

Five daily habits silently damaging your heart

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Extreme diets, stress, insufficient sleep, poor gut health, and self-medication significantly increase the risk of heart disease.

Times of increased risk for heart attack

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Mornings, the start of the week, seasonal changes, and holidays are periods when heart attacks are more likely to occur.

Intervention for congenital heart defect in woman approaching 60

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Ms. Them, 56, experienced fatigue and shortness of breath for over a year before doctors diagnosed her with a congenital heart defect: partial anomalous pulmonary venous return accompanied by an atrial septal defect.

abdominal aortic aneurysm three times normal size

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Mr. Tinh, 71, had an abdominal aortic aneurysm three times its normal size, prompting doctors to implant a stent to prevent rupture.

Five dangerous complications of high blood fat

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High blood fat can lead to atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, hypertension, and stroke.

Elderly man receives defibrillator to prevent sudden cardiac death

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Mr. Thanh, 75, suffering from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, underwent an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation to treat ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, preventing sudden death.

Man drives 200 km to TP HCM despite heart attack

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During a trip to Phan Thiet, Hai, 37, experienced sudden chest pain and shortness of breath, symptoms similar to a previous heart attack, yet he still drove back to TP HCM before seeking hospital admission.

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