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A Second Chance at Life | Heart Transplant Journey

When severe heart failure leads to cardiogenic shock, every second matters.

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Meet the Heart Team: The Multidisciplinary Team Behind Heart Failure Treatment and Heart Transplantation

Meet Bumrungrad’s Heart Team, the specialists who care for heart failure and heart transplant patients at every stage, from assessment to lifelong follow-up.

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Early Referral for Heart Failure: Why Timing Saves Lives

Learn the “golden window” for referring heart failure patients and the warning signs that need specialist evaluation before organ damage limits treatment.

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4 Common Men’s Health Problems: Warning Signs, Prevention, and Treatment Approaches

Many of men’s health conditions may begin with subtle symptoms or none at all. Understanding the warning signs and undergoing age-appropriate screening can help detect potential problems early, when prevention and treatment are effective.

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The Heart Failure Care Pathway at Bumrungrad

Comprehensive Cardiac Care for a Stronger Heart Acute heart failure and critical cardiac conditions require immediate, specialized care to stabilize patients and improve their chances of recovery. Timely intervention, advanced technologies, and a multidisciplinary approach can make a significant difference during the most critical moments of a patient's journey.

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pVAD (IMPELLA) at Bumrungrad: Advanced Heart Support for Critical Cardiac Care

pVAD (IMPELLA) is a percutaneous microaxial flow pump. It is a tiny blood pumping device inserted via catheter through an artery in the groin or arm. With its tip positioned in the left ventricle, the device pumps blood into the aorta. It can pump up to 4.3 liters of blood per minute, equivalent to the amount that a normal human heart can pump, approximately 3-5 liters per minute. Studies have shown that Impella improves the heart's blood supply to the body and reduces the risk of death from cardiogenic shock.

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Treating Aortic Valve Stenosis with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Experiencing fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, These symptoms may be signs of aortic valve stenosis, a serious heart condition commonly found in older adults. Learn about TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), an advanced minimally invasive procedure that replaces the aortic valve without open-heart surgery. With smaller incisions, faster recovery, and reduced complications, TAVR helps patients return to daily life sooner under the care of specialized heart experts and international-standard cardiac care.

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Pace Decrease, Fatigue, Chest Tightness: It May Not Just Be a Drop in Performance

Pace decreasing, getting tired easily, or chest tightness during running may not simply be fatigue or just a bad day. It could be a warning sign of coronary artery disease or early-stage heart failure.

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Rotator Cuff Tear: Symptoms, Causes, and Shoulder Injury Treatment

A rotator cuff tear is a common shoulder injury that can affect not only athletes, but also older adults, office workers, and anyone who does repetitive lifting or overhead arm movements.

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