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How Do I Count Fetal Kicks? When Should Pregnant People Begin Counting Kicks?

September 13, 2023

As you reach your third trimester, your doctor may ask you to regularly track fetal movement by doing pregnancy kick counts. Learn more.Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

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Understanding Supraventricular Tachycardia in Infants

September 5, 2023

Learn more about the causes of supraventricular tachycardia in infants and how to manage your baby's rapid heart rate.Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

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What to Know About the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

August 1, 2022

The FDA has authorized a more traditional protein-based COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax. Americans 18 and older are eligible for it.Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination

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Undergoing Heart Valve Surgery for A-Fib

April 15, 2022

A-fib is a commonly treated arrhythmia. Here's what you need to know about A-fib if you have heart valve problems or need heart surgery.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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What Are Heart Palpitations?

January 26, 2022

What are heart palpitations? Causes, medical conditions, treatments, when you should see your doctor.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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Types of Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

November 26, 2021

There are two main types of epilepsy: focal seizure disorders and generalized seizure disorders. Learn about the types of epilepsy and their symptoms.Read More

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Warning Signs and Treatment for Arrhythmia

July 21, 2021

If your heart literally skips a beat, it's anything but romantic. It may be a sign of an arrhythmia—a problem with your heart rate and rhythm.Read More

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Home Workouts for Swimmers

July 6, 2021

Swimmers can build a strong at-home workout using these swimming-focused core exercises and challenging cardiovascular circuits.Read More

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What Is Atrial Fibrillation?

May 20, 2021

It's not unusual to experience an occasional heart palpitation — that feeling of your heart racing or fluttering. Sometimes it's a response to stress or a scare. But for some people, it's a sign of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (Afib).Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

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