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What to Do If Someone Is Having a Heart Attack
Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? FInd out what to do if someone is having a heart attack, and how early treatment can save lives. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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FDA To Remove Trans Fat From Food By 2018
The FDA will no longer allow partially hydrogenated oils in foods by 2018. These oils add trans fat, which may increase the risk of heart disease. Read More
Categorized as: Nutrition
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Managing Heart Failure with Healthy Lifestyle
Lifestyle modifications like quitting smoking, exercising, and following a low-sodium eating plan key to managing heart failure. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is a “Blood Thinner?”
Blood thinners reduce the the likelihood that you will form a blood clot. Learn more about the types of blood thinners and how they help other disorders. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Medical Mondays: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Learn more about atrial fibrillation (AFib), including causes of chest pain and the importance of regular checkups in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Infographic: 6 Deadly Heart Disorders and Conditions
Learn how to spot the symptoms of six deadly heart diseases, including atrial fibrillation, mitral valve disease, and cardiomyopathy. Learn More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)?
Learn about a ventricular assist device (VAD), also known as an artificial heart. Find out how these devices can help people with heart failure. Watch Now
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Heart Bypass Surgery: Pros & Cons
Learn about the pros and cons of heart bypass surgery, which can restore blood flow to the heart. Discover the benefits and risks of this procedure. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Infographic: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Facts and Stats
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot in a vein deep in your body. Learn more about signs, risks, treatment and prevention of the DVT. Learn More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness