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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, millions of Americans are diagnosed with some form of heart disease throughout their lifetime. For many decades, aging has been recognized as the primary risk factor for heart attacks...
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We hear about cholesterol from our doctor, especially in conversations about heart health. Usually, a simple blood draw gives our primary care doctor a read on our cholesterol levels. But isn’t cholesterol listed in the nutrition facts on our favorite...
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We all experience emotional stress, but did you know that it can negatively affect our cardiac health? Stress is part of everyday life, but being unable to cope with it or letting emotions routinely get the best of us can lead to serious health consequences....
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Congestive heart failure is a serious condition that develops gradually over time. Congestive heart failure is when the heart doesn’t pump efficiently, causing fluid to build up in your lungs, ankles, feet, arms, and/or around other organs. Congestive heart...
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Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Coronary heart disease, where one or more of the arteries are blocked, is the leading cause of heart attacks. The American Heart Association estimates an American has a...
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A spotlight was placed on sudden cardiac arrest cases recently as more reports come out involving student and professional athletes. Sudden cardiac arrest is defined as the immediate loss of all heart function. This means when the heart stops beating, the...
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When you think of heart attacks, you probably picture an older male in his 50s or 60s as the likely candidate for a heart attack. You probably also think that an attack is sudden, with chest-clutching pain, followed by collapsing on the floor. It may surprise...
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Cardiac arrest and heart attacks are both extremely dangerous conditions that require immediate medical attention. Many people confuse the two and use the terms interchangeably, but they are not the same. The American Heart Association describes cardiac...
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You’ve probably heard the saying “get your steps in”, and the recommendation to aim for 10,000 steps a day. When measured, 10,000 steps equate to 5 miles, which is a lot of walking. While it’s a great goal to walk 5 miles every day, it’s not...
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If you suffer from a heart condition, or just had heart surgery or a heart attack, you may have heard your doctor mention starting a cardiac rehabilitation program. Cardiac rehab is a program designed to help people stay healthy and prevent another cardiac...
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