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Which Test Do You Need: CT Coronary Angiogram or Standard Angiogram?
When a doctor suspects a patient may have blockages in the arteries of the heart, they often order a coronary angiogram. However, a person's...
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Normal ECG but Still Chest Pain? When an Angiogram Is Needed
Introduction
The scenario is a familiar one in emergency rooms across the country: a patient arrives with chest pain, they are promptly evaluated, given an...
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Which Is Better for Heart Diagnosis: MRI or Echo?
Echo vs. MRIWhen a doctor suspects a problem with the heart, the first step is often to order an imaging test to get a...
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Microhemorrhages on MRI: What They Reveal About Brain Health
IntroductionReceiving an MRI report that mentions "brain bleeds" or "microhemorrhages" can be a deeply alarming experience. The term itself conjures images of a major,...
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Brain MRI Findings Explained: Small Vessel Disease
IntroductionReceiving a medical report can be an intimidating experience, especially when it contains complex terms like "small vessel disease" (SVD). The phrase itself sounds...
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Pulmonary Nodules on Chest CT: Common Findings and When to Worry
IntroductionReceiving a medical report that mentions a "pulmonary nodule" can be an alarming and confusing experience. The word "nodule" itself can conjure images of...
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Mild LVH on Echocardiogram: Why It Matters for Heart Health
IntroductionYou've had an echocardiogram to check your heart, and the report comes back with a phrase that seems reassuring on the surface: "mild left...
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Understanding Right Axis Deviation: When to Worry
IntroductionAn ECG (electrocardiogram) is a routine, non-invasive test that provides a snapshot of your heart's electrical activity.2 While most ECG reports show a perfectly...
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What Your Holter Monitor Report Really Means
IntroductionYou’ve just spent 24 or 48 hours wearing a small, portable device on your chest, and now your doctor has handed you a medical...
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Collateral Circulation on Angiogram: What It Means for Heart Health
What is Collateral Circulation?Collateral circulation refers to a network of tiny, pre-existing blood vessels in the heart that naturally expand or "recruit" to create...
