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The ‘widow-maker’: One patient’s life-changing heart event
Don Nystrom retired at the age of 57 and has enjoyed life immensely with his…
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Emergency room follow-up care: Ask for your doctor
When it comes to your heart health, knowledge is power. Start with helpful information to…
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Bypass open heart surgery with TAVR
For some patients in need of a heart-valve replacement, the standard approach of open-heart surgery…
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Heart attacks in women: 3 things to know
Though cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, there…
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The mouth-heart connection: 3 things to know
We’ve all heard that diet and exercise are keys to protecting our heart health. But…
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Aspirin and your heart: What you should know
Aspirin is well-known for its pain-relieving abilities, but it also can have dramatic and life-saving…
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Stress and your heart: What you should know
Persistent stress isn’t good for us, but can it cause heart trouble? The answer to…
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Pulmonary embolism: 4 things to know
If you’re going on a long plane ride, beware of a danger far greater than…
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Taking statins and love grapefruit? Read this
If you’re one of the millions of Americans taking statins, and you’re a fan of…
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