Cardiovascular Diseases What Are Cardiovascular Diseases? Cardiovascular diseases are conditions that affect the structures or function of your heart, such as: Abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmias Aorta disease and Marfan …
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Heart Attack Causes and Treatments
Heart Attack Causes and Treatments Heart Attack Causes Most heart attacks are the result of coronary heart disease, a condition that clogs coronary arteries with fatty, calcified plaques. In the early 1980s, researchers confirmed that …
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When to Call a Doctor About Heart Disease Symptoms
When to Call a Doctor About Heart Disease Symptoms When you take care of someone with heart disease, keep an eye on their symptoms and learn when it’s time to …
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Symptoms of Heart Disease
Symptoms of Heart Disease Coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, heart attack — each type of heart problem requires different treatment but may share similar warning signs. It is important to see your doctor so …
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Heart Disease and the Doctor Exam
Heart Disease and the Doctor’s Exam Some standard and simple exams can give your doctor the first clues on whether you have heart disease. During your visit, your doctor will: Listen …
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Understanding Heart Disease — Diagnosis and Treatment
Understanding Heart Disease — Diagnosis and Treatment How Do I Know If I Have Heart Disease? In diagnosing heart disease, a doctor will first ask you for a description of symptoms …
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ACE Inhibitors and Heart Disease
ACE Inhibitors and Heart Disease Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are heart medications that widen, or dilate, your blood vessels. That increases the amount of blood your heart pumps and lowers blood pressure. They also raise blood flow, which helps to …
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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
Heart Disease and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are a type of drug your doctor may prescribe to help treat your heart disease. They lower certain chemicals …
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Tips for Healthy Living With Heart Disease
Tips for Healthy Living With Heart Disease When you have heart disease, there are little things you can do each day to make a big difference to your health. Food and fitness matter. …
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What You Should Do After a Heart Attack
What You Should Do After a Heart Attack Most people survive a first heart attack and go on to live a full and productive life. To ensure you do the same, there …
