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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 effects on your heart health. Dr. Shereif Rezkalla, a Marshfield Clinic Health System cardiologist,…
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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 surgery to restore blood flow. As cardiology has evolved over the years, less invasive…
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Patient story: Cardiac rehabilitation key to strengthening heart
Heart attack warning signs aren’t always obvious and may even feel as mild as heartburn. That is something JoAnn Voss of Neillsville, Wisconsin, recently learned in dramatic fashion. JoAnn…
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What’s causing this pain in my chest?
Chest pain or discomfort could indicate a heart, gastrointestinal or other issue. If it’s related to the heart, it will often occur with exertion like exercise. In any case,…
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Sleep your way to a healthier heart
Did you know the amount you sleep each night could have a major impact on your heart health? “Adults who sleep less than seven hours each night are more…
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What is cardiopulmonary rehabilitation?
Cardiopulmonary rehab is the combined term for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitations. Both are education and exercise programs tailored to patients with long-term lung or heart diseases or those recovering…
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Heart deaths and the pandemic on rise: An epidemic within a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had implications on our lives in many different ways, including how regularly we receive health care for preventive exams and follow-up for chronic conditions. Recently,…
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Diabetes and heart disease
Did you know diabetes and heart disease are linked? People with diabetes are two to three times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke, and both men and women are at risk.…
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Panic attacks: You’re not dying, but talk to your doctor
Panic attacks can make you feel like you’re dying. They cause alarming symptoms, including: Chest pain or tightness Increased heart rate Shortness of breath or hyperventilating Sweating Trembling or…