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Coronary artery bypass

April 25, 2012

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Coronary artery bypass

Coronary artery bypass
Coronary artery bypass (CAD). If you have severe coronary artery disease (narrowing or blockage of the vessels that send blood to the heart) or have had a heart attack, your doctor may recommend coronary artery bypass surgery (sometimes referred to as open heart surgery).…

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Heart attacks

April 19, 2012

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Heart attacks

Heart attacks

 

Heart attacks.  While heart attacks are common, they are also too many people can be prevented. Make healthy lifestyle decisions is crucial in protecting your body’s hardest working organ.

The first step in preventing a heart attack is to assess your risk.…

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Heart disease

April 17, 2012

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heart disease

 

Heart disease.  Cardiovascular disease can take many forms: high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, stroke, or rheumatic fever / rheumatic heart disease. According to World Health Organization, can cause cardiovascular diseases, 12 million deaths worldwide each year.…

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Heart coronary artery

April 16, 2012

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Heart coronary artery

Heart coronary artery.  Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in America. It affects more than five million Americans each year.  If you have CAD, can understand this disease and its treatment will help you make informed health care decisions. …

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Coronary Artery Disease

April 13, 2012

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coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease.  The most common symptom of coronary artery disease is angina pectoris (also known as angina pectoris). Angina is often referred to as chest pain. It is also described as chest discomfort, heaviness, tightness, pressure, aching, burning, numbness, fullness, or squeezing.…

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