A Fitbit got a reporter to see his doctor — and ultimately go under the knife. Are wearables the next wave in heart health?

Primary MR is due to disease of the valve leaflets and sub-valvular apparatus (mitral valve prolapse (MVP), rheumatic ... 7 12 Three-dimensional echocardiography using 3d vena contracta can be helpful ...

Introduction The prevalence of Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) varies between different populations and age groups and is poorly understood, with figures ranging from 0.6 -15%. A more precise estimate is ...

Aortic regurgitation, on the other hand, is leakiness of the aortic valve when it's closed. It causes blood to leak back from the aorta into the heart's left ventricle. Mitral Valve Disease The ...

A follow-up echocardiogram in July 2023 revealed a decline in global systolic function. Additionally, the mitral valve showed signs of severe regurgitation, characterized by an eccentric jet directed ...

We in the PC gaming-o-sphere tend to view Valve as a behemoth. Its iron-fisted dominance of the space is unquestioned and unchallenged, and even the mightiest of videogame publishers sooner or ...

The big picture: Valve is one of the most important and influential companies in the PC gaming market. It's also one of the most unique due to its private nature and unusually small workforce ...

Valve excels at creating quality gaming experiences through popular IPs like Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2. Left 4 Dead series offers unique and engaging gameplay in the zombie apocalypse setting ...

Valve has played around with consoles in the past, particularly with the 'Steam Machine' technology which offers a third-party solution to transform gaming computers into a new form factor, but ...

Patients and Methods: A group of 68 patients with CD and a control group of 60 healthy subjects were subjected to a transthoracic echocardiogram with Doppler study. Conclusions: These findings ...

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to half of all women during their lifetime, and one in eight will have surgery to treat it by the age of 85. Yet, despite how common POP is, the public's ...

The Show 5 makes for a meaningful upgrade if you already own a dedicated Echo speaker. Although it only has a 5.5-inch screen, the Alexa-enabled smart display can still function as your primary ...