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Heart Attack and Unstable Angina On this page: Overview Health … to your symptoms, know what is typical for you, learn how to control it, and know when to call for help. Symptoms … we develop our content . Media gallery How a heart attack happens Angina symptoms The heart and the coronary arteries …
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… Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview … to aspirin. Have asthma that is made worse by aspirin. How do you take aspirin safely? Take aspirin with food. If …
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Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Screening On this page: Overview … to decide if you want to take steps to lower your risk. How can you find out your risk? Your doctor looks at things … give you and your doctor a good idea about your risk. What happens after screening? Knowing your risk can help you and …
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Heart Attack and Stroke in Women: Reducing Your Risk On this page: … (say "heh-muh-RAW-jick") stroke. This type of stroke happens when an artery in the brain leaks or bursts. This … seems to happen slightly differently in women compared to how it happens in men. For example, plaque might build up …
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… Alan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack On this page: Alan's Story Alan's Story Alan is … later, he's still thriving. He learned how to cope with heart disease the hard way. Alan had always …
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… Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have a say … active, staying at a healthy weight, and not smoking. FAQs How can you know your risk of heart attack and stroke? Your …
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… Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have a say … that increase your risk, such as high blood pressure. FAQs How might aspirin prevent a heart attack or stroke? A heart
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… Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder On this page: … It may make you short of breath or dizzy or make your heart pound. You may feel out of control. Some people … daily activities to avoid situations that may trigger it. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your …
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Heart health Last updated December 12, 2024 Overview Heart … your heart strong and your blood vessels healthy. Learn how to improve heart function, prevent heart disease and … can block blood vessels over time and lead to heart attack or stroke. Learn about dietary changes to lower …
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Heart Failure On this page: Health Tools … causes it? Any problem that damages your heart or affects how well it works can lead to heart failure. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, heart valve problems, and …