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Heartfelt Hurdles: The Cardiovascular Disease Patient Experience
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The Latest In Heart Health
Is It Heartburn or a Heart Problem? An Expert Explains
You've indulged in treats at a family gathering when suddenly, chest pain strikes. Is it just heartburn—or something more serious, like a heart problem? Knowing the difference could be life-saving, says Dr. Maya Balakrishnan, an associate professor of gastroenterology at read more about Is It Heartburn or a Heart Problem? An Expert Explains
10 Foods that Prevent Clogged Arteries
Atherosclerosis, an inflammatory condition where plaques (fatty deposits composed of cholesterol and other substances) build up inside arteries, is something that millions of Americans are infected with. This condition interferes with normal blood flow and can lead to heart disease, read more about 10 Foods that Prevent Clogged Arteries
My Story: “I Had A Heart Attack. This Is What I Learned”
I was aware that female heart attacks are different, but this description is so incredibly visceral that I feel like I have an entirely new understanding of what it feels like to be living the symptoms on the inside. Women read more about My Story: “I Had A Heart Attack. This Is What I Learned”
Heart Attack Symptoms Women Shouldn’t Ignore
As women, particularly women of color, knowing the symptoms of a heart attack is imperative for our health and livelihood. Black women of any age have a higher incidence of heart attacks in comparison to white women. The risk factors, read more about Heart Attack Symptoms Women Shouldn’t Ignore
7 Reasons Why The Holidays Increase Your Risk Of Heart Attack (It’s Not Just Stress)
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones, reflecting on the year that has passed and preparing for the year ahead. While the holiday season is frequently a time of happiness, researchers for years have noticed read more about 7 Reasons Why The Holidays Increase Your Risk Of Heart Attack (It’s Not Just Stress)
This Heart Failure Gene Therapy May Be on It’s Way to Clinical Trials
(HealthDay News) — Failing hearts nearly returned to full function in laboratory pigs after they received an experimental gene therapy. New research shows the gene therapy didn’t just prevent heart failure, a condition disproportionately affecting Black Americans, from worsening in four read more about This Heart Failure Gene Therapy May Be on It’s Way to Clinical Trials