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Fainting: Not to be Taken Lightly
Presented by: Bryant Lin, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
Stanford University Medical Center
Paul Wang, MD
Director, Stanford Cardiac Arrhythmia Service
April 8, 2010
Lecture Overview:
Syncope is a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness, commonly referred to as fainting or passing out.
It can be caused by emotional stress, pain, sudden changes in body position, overheating, dehydration, low blood sugar, or […]
Improving Your Cholesterol Profile Without Drugs
Presented by: Yann Meunier, MD
Director, Stanford Health Promotion Network
November 17, 2009
Lecture Overview:
Cholesterol is found in every cell of the body: It helps maintain the integrity of cell membranes, allows skin cells to protect the body from toxins and dehydration, is a precursor of several hormones and bile acids, and allows the body to synthesize Vitamin […]
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation
Presented by: Stanford Cardiac Arrhythmia Service and Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory
Stanford University Medical Center
September 10, 2009
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Lecture Overview:
Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm problem of the upper chambers in which the electrical signals are extremely rapid and irregular
Risk factors include age (over 60), heart disease, high blood pressure, and chronic conditions like sleep apnea […]
Transcatheter Therapy for Aortic Valve Stenosis
Presented by: William Fearon, MD
Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine
Stanford University Medical Center
October 7, 2009
Lecture Overview:
Aortic stenosis is a condition in which the valve between the heart and the aorta becomes narrowed, affecting the flow of blood
It is most common in people over age 65, and symptoms often don’t manifest until age 70 or older
While open heart […]
