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HEART CARE
Blood Pressure Medicines May Reduce Risk of Dementia
High blood pressure damages small blood vessels in your brain, but lowering your blood pressure might help protect you from dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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HEART CARE
What Is an EKG?
An EKG, or electrocardiogram, involves documenting the electrical system of your heart. An EKG provides information about heart rhythm, heart attacks, and more.
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HEART CARE
Do You Really Need A Statin?
Millions of Americans take statins to lower their cholesterol and prevent heart disease. But healthy people who take them may be better off with lifestyle changes.
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HEART CARE
What Is Atrial Fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation can cause worrisome symptoms — or none you notice. But treatment for this heart rhythm problem is important to lower your risk of stroke.
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HEART CARE
Toxic Metals Increase Your Heart Disease Risk
Everyday exposures to products in your home, garden, and car could be risky for your heart. Here's what you should know about how toxic metals affect your health.
Are Saturated Fats Safer Than Carbs?
Eating steak doesn’t lead to a heart attack. But doughnuts might get you there, cardiologists say. Here’s what you should know about saturated fats versus carbs.
What Is Cardiac Arrest?
This sudden heartbeat disruption can lead to death without quick action, cutting off the blood supply your organs need to survive. Here's what you should know.
Early Signs of Heart Disease
Early signs of heart disease aren’t always obvious. If you have risk factors, it’s especially important to get symptoms checked out if you’re not sure.
Symptoms of a Blood Clot
We need our blood to clot so we stop bleeding, but in some cases a blood clot is life-threatening. Know the signs that you need to seek help.
What Is Carotid Artery Disease?
The carotid arteries on each side of your neck carry blood and oxygen to your brain. Carotid artery disease can cause blockages, raising your risk for stroke.
What to Drink to Lower Your Blood Pressure
While you'll want to eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to lower your blood pressure, beverages also matter. Here's what you should know.
Good Sleep May Protect You from Heart Disease
If you’re at risk for heart trouble, be sure to make good sleep a priority. Good — and bad, or lack of — sleep affects your health over time.
What Is Pulmonary Hypertension?
When the pressure in the blood vessels leading from your heart to your lungs is too high, you may feel tired. This is called pulmonary hypertension.
What Is Angina?
When blood flow to your heart is restricted, you might feel squeezing, heaviness, tightness, pressure, or pain. This could be a symptom of coronary artery disease.
What Is Ventricular Fibrillation?
When someone dies suddenly, a dangerous heart arrhythmia called ventricular fibrillation (VF) is often the cause. Recognizing the signs of VF can save lives.
Red Meat and the Risk of Heart Disease
For every daily serving of red meat, your risk for heart disease increases. But swapping beans, nuts, and soy foods for red meat can protect your heart.
What Is Cardiomyopathy?
Cardiomyopathy refers to several types of heart muscle damage. Early detection is important because cardiomyopathy can sometimes be life-threatening.