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Heart stress tests: What do they show?
If you’re simply feeling stressed, that’s not a reason for a stress test. But if…
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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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What is cardiopulmonary rehabilitation?
Cardiopulmonary rehab is the combined term for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitations. Both are education and…
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Heart failure: Managed with medication and healthy lifestyle
Heart failure is a serious condition that can happen at any age. However, many people…
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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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Think small: Tiny arteries have a huge impact on heart health
It is common in the world of cardiology, when artery health is discussed, to focus…
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Still dancing: One patient’s story of living with heart failure
John Miller has always been an avid exerciser and all-around active person, so when he…
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New technology reduces stroke risk from TAVR procedure
For some patients who need a heart valve replacement, traditional open heart surgery poses too…
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