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Heart deaths dip below cancer deaths in high income nations
In so-called “high-income” nations, cancer has passed cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death.…
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Diabetes increases risk of heart failure
People who have diabetes are at two- to four-times greater risk of having heart failure…
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New guidelines for high blood pressure: 3 things to know
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have created new guidelines for defining…
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New daily aspirin guidelines: 3 things to know
If you do not have heart disease, taking once daily aspirin to protect your heart…
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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: 3 things to know
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device placed in patients who have had a cardiac…
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What to know about robotic chest surgery
With technology comes incredible advancements, and robotic surgery is a great example of progress in…
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A big heart: Good figuratively, not literally
An enlarged heart isn’t a disease in itself. Rather, it usually signals a different, underlying…
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Heart disease and the benefits of exercise
The effects of coronary heart disease can be improved or in some cases eliminated if…
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Heart expert says: More research needed about marijuana’s effects
Researchers may not yet know all there is to know about marijuana’s effects and related…
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