Minimally invasive heart procedures: What you should know
An estimated five million Americans are diagnosed with heart valve disease each year, according to the American Heart Association. Issues with the heart valve often
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Heart Health
Take charge of your heart health today: Follow these eight tips
Do you need a boost to help continue fulfilling your resolutions? Start with your heart. February is American Heart Month and Baylor College of Medicine
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The 411 on heart palpitations
From everyday stress to watching your favorite sports team, heart palpitations can be caused by a wide-range of situations. Although they may seem minor at
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Women experience heart attacks differently than men
You’ve seen the drama play out on television and in movies. When a man experiences a heart attack, he clutches his chest and moans in
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High blood pressure and heart health: What you need to know
Dubbed the silent killer, high blood pressure often occurs with no symptoms or warning signs. As a result, one in five American adults do not
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Things to do today to improve heart health
Have your well-intended New Year’s resolutions fallen to the wayside? If so, here’s another chance to get motivated. February is American Heart Month and a
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Healthy Habits: What a cardiologist does to stay healthy
Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find
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Getting comfortable with minimally invasive cardiac surgery
As minimally invasive surgical techniques become more widely available, how can cardiothoracic surgeons prepare themselves, healthcare teams and their patients? Three experts, including Dr. Todd
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Managing heart disease can improve quality of life
More than 82 million American adults are estimated to suffer from some form of heart disease, according to statistics from the American Heart Association. Damage to
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Sneaky Sodium: Check your foods for hidden salt
Face it… Americans love salt and eat plenty of it. Most of us consume too much salt – on average 9–12 grams per day, or
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