American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘heart disease’
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the muscles in the heart. It causes your heart muscles to become enlarged.
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Diet and Exercise for a Healthy Heart
Having a healthy heart is vital to your overall health. Two of the simplest yet most important ways to help…
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High Homocysteine Level: How It Affects Your Blood Vessels
A high homocysteine level can damage the lining of the arteries.
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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a term for a set of risk factors for heart disease including high blood pressure, cholesterol, and…
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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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Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a plaque build-up in your arteries.
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Cholesterol and Your Child
Adopting habits to keep cholesterol low in childhood can help avoid cholesterol-related health problems later in life.
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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy is an uncommon genetic heart problem that causes muscle cells in your ventricle wall to…
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Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
An electrocardiogram is a test that measures the electrical activity of your heart. It can be used to diagnose many…
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Heart Murmurs
A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats. It can be a sign of a heart problem.
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary artery disease occurs when blood vessels that carry blood to your heart get blocked with plaque.
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Diabetes and Heart Disease
People with diabetes are more likely to have heart disease, but there are steps you can take to lower the…
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Heart Attack | Medicines to Treat Heart Attack
Patients who have had heart attacks benefit from medicine but know the risks and side effects.
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Beta-Blockers for Heart Problems
Take your beta blockers to stay heart healthy.
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Tips for Recovering and Staying Well After a Heart Attack
It’s possible to recover from a heart attack and live a quality life.
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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…
