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2. Acute cardiac unloading - Wikipedia

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   With the exception of cardiopulmonary bypass, current therapeutic approaches do not allow the heart to rest and recover. The workload of the heart (pumping blood) is never uncoupled from heart function. Acute cardiac unloading is able to functionally uncouple [2] the heart from cardiac output, allowing the heart to rest and recover from damage.

3. Impella - Wikipedia

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   Impella heart pumps are percutaneous microaxial pumps that act as mechanical circulatory support devices in patients in need of hemodynamic support. [11] The pumps are mounted on support catheters and typically inserted through the femoral artery, although axillary and subclavian artery approaches are not uncommon. [12]

4. Ventricular assist device - Wikipedia

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   A phase 1 clinical trial is underway (as of August 2009), consisting of patients with coronary artery bypass grafting and patients in end-stage heart failure who have a left ventricular assist device. The trial involves testing a patch called Anginera which contains cells that secrete hormone-like growth factors stimulating other cells to grow.

5. Protected percutaneous coronary intervention - Wikipedia

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   During a protected percutaneous coronary intervention (Protected PCI) procedure, "the Impella 2.5 heart pump helps maintain a stable heart function by pumping blood for the heart. This gives a weak heart muscle an opportunity to rest and reduces the heart’s workload, preventing the heart from being overstressed by the procedure as coronary ...

6. Management of heart failure - Wikipedia

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   Sleep apnea is an under-recognized risk factor for heart failure. Uncontrolled sleep apnea may increase the risk of heart failure by up to 140%. [4] Weight reduction – through physical activity and dietary modification, as obesity is a risk factor for heart failure and left ventricular hypertrophy. Effective weight management has been shown ...

7. Are you neglecting your 'second heart'? 1 step to ... - AOL

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   How to activate the ‘second heart’ with 1 step Just walk — take a walking break as often as you can, but at least once or twice an hour, both experts say. “It’s to get that calf muscle ...

8. Mediterranean diet can help lower heart failure risk ... - AOL

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   Women may have distinct risks for heart failure that following a Mediterranean diet could help lower. Heart failure, also known as systolic congestive heart failure, occurs when the heart muscle ...

9. A 7-day Mediterranean diet meal plan to boost your heart health

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   Top with 1/2 cup chopped fruit, 1 tablespoon chopped nuts and 1 optional teaspoon of honey or maple syrup. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon. PB & Banana English muffin.