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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Among Athletes

Sudden Cardiac Arrest among athletes is more common than you think! In fact, it’s the number one cause of sudden death in exercising athletes, even the younger ones. Dr. Achirawin, the head of Heart Institute, and Dr. Alisara Amy, an Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist share their insight about this topic. Knowing the danger could save a life!

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Stay Healthy Doctor Talk "The Power of Your Genes: Preventing a Broken Heart"

Dr. Polakit Teelakirikul discusses on how your genes can help you prevent and keep your heart healthy. Dr. Polakit is a cardiologist specializing in genetics.

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Stay Healthy Doctor Talk "Fixing Your Broken Heart Valve"

Dr. Wattanaphol is a cardiologist who specializes on heart valve replacement. On today's episode, he discusses a new and safer way in replacing a heart valve.

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Wearing your heart on your wrist: How gadgets can guard against heart disease

If you wear a smart watch, chances are that you have heard of its health-monitoring features, but did you know that it could potentially help you uncover a hidden heart disease? With support from our specialist physicians at the Bumrungrad Heart Center, let’s find out how a wearable device might save your life.

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There’s more to the heart than love

The phrase “the healing power of love” may sound like a line from a cheesy romantic novel, but did you know that there are many scientific studies clearly supporting this? Good relationships—be they romantic, platonic, or with a pet—play a part in supporting good health, especially when it comes to the health of the heart, by reducing the incidences of cardiovascular diseases and mortalities.

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Calcified plaques increase the risk of heart attack.

‘Plaque’ is made up of extra cholesterol, calcium, and other substances in the blood. Over time, plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the heart

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Arrhythmia: Keeping Pace With What To Do

This blog introduces the Arrhythmia center and CardioInsight, sheds light on the diagnostics, treatment and management of arrhythmia.

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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation at Bumrungrad International | Actor and Producer Gary Wood shares his story

Gary Wood was the picture of good health until the night his heartbeat went out of control. It was atrial fibrillation.

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TAVI: A Minimally Invasive Solution for Aortic Valvular Stenosis

Life expectancy is increasing worldwide due to factors such as improved hygiene and advanced medical care.

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