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How Sugar Affects the Heart

February 28, 2019

A 2014 study showed that a diet high in sugar puts you at a greater risk of dying from heart disease, even if you aren’t overweight. If at least 25% of calories in your daily diet come from added sugar, you are twice as likely to die of heart disease than if your diet included less than 10% of total calories from added sugar. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: heart, Heart Health
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Narrowing Aortic Valve Can Be Treated Without Open Heart Surgery

February 7, 2018

Narrowing of the aortic valve, called aortic stenosis, is a common and serious heart valve problem. Without treatment, it has a prognosis worse than most cancers. Once symptoms occur, they continue to worsen and few sufferers are alive in five years. Valve replacement can reverse the effects of aortic stenosis, relieve symptoms and return life… Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: heart, TAVR
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Tips for a Heart-Healthy Thanksgiving

November 20, 2016

Host a heart-healthier Turkey Day with these healthy Thanksgiving recipes and ideas for your main dish, side dishes, and desserts. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: autumn, heart, heart healthy, Thanksgiving
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Tips for a Heart-Healthy Cookout

June 5, 2016

Find out how to make your next cookout heart-healthy. We've got tips on grilling up healthful foods for your next summer get-together. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: healthy eating, heart, Heart Health, Heart-Healthy Recipes, lifestyle tips, nutrition
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How Anorexia Affects Your Heart Health

May 17, 2016

Anorexia has the highest mortality rate among psychiatric diagnoses, and this eating disorder can cause a variety of heart problems. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: anorexia, bradycardia, heart, heart failure, low blood pressure
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What to Expect During an Echocardiogram

January 12, 2016

Learn what you can expect if you need an echocardiogram, a common test doctors use to diagnose and monitor heart problems. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood clot, cardiac imaging, cardiomyopathy, chest pain, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart screening, heart surgery, heart test, heart valve disease
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Heart Condition Symptoms: Now What?

January 10, 2016

Learn about the symptoms of heart-related conditions, the different cardiac imaging tests, and how they are used for detecting potential heart problems. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, blood test, cholesterol, echocardiogram, EKG, electrocardiogram, heart, heart problem, heart symptoms, heart tests, holter monitor test, nuclear stress test, stress test
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What to Expect from a Holter Monitor Test

January 6, 2016

Find out what to expect if you need a Holter monitor test, a common test doctors use to diagnose and monitor many heart problems. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: arrhythmia, cardiac test, chest pain, heart, heart palpitations, heart screening, heart test, Holter monitor, irregular heart beat
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Heart Problems in Student Athletes & Young Adults

August 22, 2015

Learn about heart problems in student athletes and young adults and how to manage your risks. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: cardiac arrest, heart, heart muscle disease, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy