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Overview Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator. This is a medicine that widens (dilates) blood vessels. It can relieve angina quickly. That's because it can widen the coronary arteries, which bring blood …
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… along with taking medicines and having a heart-healthy lifestyle. Take medicines and have a … also increases if you have certain health conditions. You may have side effects, …
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… Overview What is a heart attack? A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the …
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Condition Basics What is angina? Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease , or heart disease. For most people, it feels like chest pain or pressure. Some people feel other symptoms. These …
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… Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology Adam Husney MD - Family … Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology & Adam Husney MD - Family … Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology Adam Husney MD - Family …
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artery disease is the most common type of heart disease. It's also a leading cause of … examination and ask questions about your past health and your risk factors. Risk factors are … you're doing everything you can to keep these conditions under control. To learn what you …
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… times you can predict. They happen when your heart is working hard, such as during … attack. Treatments include medicines, a heart-healthy lifestyle, angioplasty , and coronary … in older people or people who have health conditions that raise the risk of heart attack …
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… Overview After a heart attack, most people can resume sexual activity … Related Information Heart Attack and Unstable Angina Sex and Your Heart Credits …
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… Condition Basics What is high cholesterol? High cholesterol means that you have too much cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol is a …
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… risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Heroin Using heroin when you’re pregnant can increase the … withdrawal, children whose mothers used heroin during pregnancy may do well in the …