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MINOCA - A New Type of Myocardial Infarction?
By Dr. Sandra Mitic Sep 03, 2020 English
A new syndrome of myocardial infarction (MI) has been defined in the clinical context over the past few years - myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA). Several large, international acute myocardial infarction (AMI) studies...
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Heart Health - Why Linking It to Insurance is a Winning Formula
By Ross Campbell Nov 21, 2019 English Français Deutsch
Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a measure of the body’s ability to supply oxygen to muscles, including the heart, during sustained levels of exercise. Whether or not you believe the hype that just sitting around poses a significant health risk, the...
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When Is a Heart Attack a Heart Attack?
By Dr. John O'Brien Nov 05, 2019 English
Right up until the 1960s no specific treatment for heart attack existed; patients were simply advised to go home and rest in bed. Today, although our understanding and treatment of what’s technically called myocardial infarction (MI) has come a long way,...
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Series: Claims FocusStraight From the Heart – Can Insurers Help Prevent Cardiovascular Events?
Issue: Sep 26, 2019 Critical Illness English
Cardiovascular diseases are a major source of Critical Insurance claims, second only to cancer. How we define and manage them is crucial for the success of a CI product.
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