Atherosclerosis
Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body. Healthy arteries are flexible, strong and elastic. Over time, however, too much pressure in your arteries can make ... [... more]
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Brain Attack
The good news is that many fewer Americans now die of strokes than was the case 20 or 30 years ago. Improvement in the control of major risk factors for stroke -- smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol -- ... [... more]
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Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease is caused by the gradual buildup of fatty deposits in your coronary arteries (atherosclerosis). As the deposits slowly narrow your coronary arteries, your heart receives less blood. Eventually ... [... more]
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Pvd
You can often successfully treat peripheral arterial disease with exercise, with a healthy diet and, most important, by quitting smoking if you smoke. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to stop the ... [... more]
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High-Fiber Foods
Here's a look at the fiber content of some common foods. Read nutrition labels to find out exactly how much fiber is in your favorite foods. Recommended fiber intake for women is 21 to 25 grams a day and for men is ... [... more]
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Tool: Heart Disease Risk Calculator
Heart disease risk: Use this tool to calculate your risk of having a heart attack. [... more]
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Chantix: New Stop Smoking Medication To Help You Quit
When you smoke, the nicotine from your cigarette causes receptors in your brain to release a chemical called dopamine, which is what causes many of the positive feelings you get when you smoke. When you quit smoking, ... [... more]
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Martha Grogan, M.D.,
Dr. Martha Grogan is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. She is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and received her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. Dr. Grogan has ... [... more]
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Cholesterol Quiz: Is Your Diet Hurting Your Heart?
You probably know that a healthy diet can reduce the risk of heart disease. But the content of that diet may be a matter of confusion, especially around what foods to avoid if you're trying to lower your cholesterol. ... [... more]
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Echocardiogram: Sound Imaging Of The Heart
Transthoracic echocardiogram. This is a standard, noninvasive echocardiogram. A technician (sonographer) spreads gel on your chest and then presses a device known as a transducer firmly against your skin, aiming an ... [... more]
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Coronary Angioplasty And Stenting: Opening Clogged Arteries
A short tube called a sheath is inserted into your femoral artery. A guide catheter -- a hollow, flexible and longer tube -- is then inserted into the sheath. Aided by X-ray images on a monitor, your doctor threads ... [... more]
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Whole Grains: High In Nutrition And Fiber, Yet Low In Fat
Whole grains haven't had their bran and germ removed by milling, making them better sources of fiber -- the part of plant-based foods that your body doesn't digest. A high-fiber diet can help lower your risk of heart ... [... more]
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