American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘heart disease’
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Atherosclerosis
During atherosclerosis, plaque collects in your arteries and narrows them. This is dangerous as it limits the blood flow to…
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Heart Disease: Assessing Your Risk
Knowing your risk for heart disease can help you tackle potential problems. Cholesterol levels, blood pressure, weight, and more can…
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High Homocysteine Level: How It Affects Your Blood Vessels
Homocysteine is an amino acid (a building block of protein) your body produces. High levels of it can damage the…
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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is the term used to describe a set of risk factors for heart disease. These include high blood…
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Heart Murmurs
A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats and can be innocent or indicative of a more serious health…
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary artery disease is also called CAD. It is the most common form of heart disease in the U.S. —…
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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a genetic condition that causes abnormal heart rhythms. It is more common in people…
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Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
An electrocardiogram is a painless test to measure the electrical activity of your heart and its health.
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Diabetes and Heart Disease
People who have diabetes are more likely to get heart disease. That’s because their blood sugar level is often higher…
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Cholesterol and Your Child
High cholesterol can start as early as childhood. Eat healthy, exercise and have your child tested if there’s a family…
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Heart Attack | Medicines to Treat Heart Attack
If you’ve had a heart attack, your doctor has probably prescribed medicines you’ll need to take for a long time…
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Heart Attack
A heart attack is an emergency medical condition that indicates your heart is not getting enough oxygen. It can be…
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Arrhythmia
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or…
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Tips for Recovering and Staying Well After a Heart Attack
After a heart attack, it is important to take care of yourself. Eating right and exercising are two ways to…
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Beta-Blockers for Heart Problems
Beta-blockers are medicine used to treat heart problems and high blood pressure. Learn the benefits and side effects of taking…
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Diet and Exercise for a Healthy Heart
Two of the simplest yet most important ways to have a healthy heart are through diet and exercise.
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a disease that causes the muscles of the heart to become enlarged. This extra thickness can weaken your…
