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    ‘Am I Having a Heart Attack?’ The Steps You Can Take to Save Your Life

    July 9, 2018

    Am I having a heart attack? Learn how to identify heart attack symptoms and the steps you can take to survive. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: angioplasty, Bypass surgery, CAD, heart attack, nausea, Pain in the chest, stroke

    Am I having a heart attack?
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    Vascular Surgery Treatments for Clogged Blood Vessels

    August 21, 2017

    Did you know that clogged blood vessels can happen anywhere in your body? Learn about vascular surgery treatment options for clogged blood vessels. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: angioplasty, Atherosclerosis, Bypass surgery, catheter, high blood pressure, Peripheral artery disease, stroke

    Learn more about treatment options for clogged blood vessels
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    Frequently Asked Questions About Cardiac Rehab

    September 21, 2016

    Cardiac rehabilitation helps those with heart problems lead fuller lives. Get the facts about cardiac rehab before you attend. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: angina, angioplasty, cardiac rehab, cardiac rehabilitation, chest pain, heart attack, heart surgery

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    Get the Facts About Angioplasty

    November 5, 2015

    Angioplasty or percutaneous coronary intervention, is a common procedure that doctors use to treat blocked arteries. Learn about the procedure. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: angioplasty, Atherosclerosis, Carotid artery disease, catheter, Peripheral artery disease

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    What Is Vascular Disease? Facts You Need to Know

    September 8, 2015

    Learn about vascular disease and how to keep your blood vessels healthy. Discover if you're at risk and how to keep your risks low. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, angioplasty, Atherosclerosis, Carotid artery disease, echocardiogram, Peripheral artery disease, Vascular disease

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    Leg Pain Could Warn of Vascular Problems

    January 30, 2015

    Leg pain while walking or climbing stairs may be a sign of a serious condition known as peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. Learn about PAD screenings. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: angioplasty, heart attack, leg amputation, leg pain, numbness, pain, pain in your leg, peripheral arterial disease, stent, stroke, treatment for this disease

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