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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, also known as Broken Heart Syndrome, Stress Cardiomyopathy or Apical Ballooning Syndrome, is a condition that impairs the heart's ability to contract effectively. Takotsubo means octopus trap in Japanese, which is the shape the left ventricle resembles in this condition. We look at Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy pathology and symptoms, diagnosis including ECG changes as well as treatment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZbBVTyV4qU

Tranquil Coral SceneryRelaxing Music and Beautiful Marine Life to Help You Unwind and De-stress

Welcome to Aqua Harmony! Scientific studies have shown that listening to music specifically selected by patients for relaxation can result in significant pain reduction and increased mobility. Scientists say music has an analgesic effect because listening to it activates opioids, the body's natural painkillers. Thus, music itself is a medicine that helps improve the health of patients.

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"Following severe heart failure, the heart’s ability to regenerate new cells is minimal. However, a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the journal Circulation, reveals that treatment with a supportive heart pump significantly enhances the heart’s capacity to repair itself by generating new muscle cells—surpassing even the regenerative ability of a healthy heart."

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When you go to the doctor to get your blood work one thing that is often included is a basic metabolic panel or renal panel. That tells you how your kidneys, electrolytes and everything is functioning in your body in one report. In this week's video I want to give you some clues and information on how to interpret these readings at home. Often this report will come to you before your doctor or physician's assistant is able to look over it, so it is important to have a basic understanding of what… read more

3 Hours Of Beautiful Coral Reef Fish - Sleep Relax Meditation Music

Ocean Deep specializes in creating high-quality videos that explore the deep sea, embark on scientific underwater journeys, and capture incredible moments of marine life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL3viIk6gPg

The topic this month is The Holidays and Heart Disease. Come and join us for this month's topic discussion and share your experiences and more importantly, how you cope with the holidays and what you eat. You are welcome to discuss anything else you want to share with the group. 7-8 PM Eastern Time

All meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7-8 PM Eastern Time, 6-7 PM Central Time, 5-6 PM Mountain Time, 4-5 PM Pacific Time, 2-3 PM Alaska Time, and 1-2 PM Hawaii Time.

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Dr. Brett A. Gidney, MD - From the Heart Rhythm Center

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWJ_3VDXsQs

I want to remind you that our Zoom support meeting is this Tuesday, the 19th. Here is the link if you need it.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85093914982
7 8 PM EST. We won't have a meeting in December, it is just too crazy for everyone so we will meet again in January.

We are talking about Thanksgiving recipes, and strategies for surviving the holidays with heart disease so come, join us, and let us know your survival tips and tricks.

"Tahiti Reef Relaxation" Ambient Nature Film

Escape to the paradise of Tahiti and embark on a soothing yet awe-inspiring 11-hour underwater adventure around the pristine coral reefs that surround the island archipelago. Paired with ultra-relaxing ambient music and underwater sounds, it is sure to provide you with some much-needed relaxation & inspiration. CREDITS: Cinematography by Peter Schneider, Music by Relax Moods, Produced by David Huting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70VpNGdTGng