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Ins and outs of coronary angioplasty: 5 things to know
Before 1977, if you had a blocked artery in your heart, you probably required bypass…
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Feeding your heart: Foods to help lower cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy material that your body needs to make hormones, vitamin D and…
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Four things to know about abdominal aortic aneurysms
Having a family history of aneurysms and a smoking habit could prove to be a…
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New diabetes medications may treat heart disease
Diabetes and heart failure often go hand-in-hand. Recognizing this, recently developed diabetes medications called SGLT-2…
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High blood pressure: Like an over-inflated tire
You’ve probably heard about your blood pressure, especially if it’s approaching or already over 140/90.…
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What is cardiopulmonary rehabilitation?
Cardiopulmonary rehab is the combined term for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitations. Both are education and…
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): A different, deadly clot
Are you aware of this type of blood clot, responsible for up to 100,000 U.S.…
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Heart failure: Diagnosis at any age
Thinking that you’re too young for heart failure is a common misconception. Heart failure can…
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Endocarditis: Rare and deadly
Getting an infection in any part of your body can be dangerous. Finding out it’s…
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