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When Passion for Sports Turns Risky

June 14, 2026

Sports can push your emotions to the edge. A tight game isn’t just exciting—it can also put stress on your heart. Doctors have noticed something called “fanxiety, ” where the thrill of watching a close match leads to real health risks. Heart disease already ranks as the top cause of death in the U.

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Stress Tests and Heart Health: What Your Lactic Acid Levels Say

June 3, 2025

Heart health is a big deal, and doctors often use stress tests to check how well the heart is working. One such test is the dobutamine stress echo, which pushes the heart to work harder. This helps doctors spot any issues with blood flow to the heart muscle. When the heart doesn't get enough blood,

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Preventing Unnecessary Heart Scares Before Surgery

April 10, 2025

Before some surgeries, doctors often order extra heart tests. This is to check if a patient is at risk of heart problems after the surgery. These tests can cause delays and add to medical costs. But are these tests always needed? For many people, the answer is no. Most patients who have low or no ri

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Heart Health and NGAL: A New Perspective

February 8, 2025

Have you ever heard of NGAL? It's a protein with a funny name. It actually modulates the activity of an enzyme called matrix metalloproteinase-9. This enzyme is crucial in making plaques unstable in atherosclerosis. This is another word for hardening of arteries. NGAL has been known for a good while