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Raise your Afib awareness and cut your risk

October 29, 2018

AFib is the most common type of arrhythmia, affecting up to 6.1 million people in the U.S.

tags: afib , afib symptoms , atrial fibrillation , irregular heartbeat

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The silent dangers of PAD

October 26, 2018

8.5 million Americans are affected by PAD, but many don't know they have it. Are you one of them?

tags: pad , peripheral artery disease , symptoms

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How to avoid a heart attack when your team is ...

October 25, 2018

Have you ever watched your favorite team blow a lead and said, “You guys are killing me?" Well, you might not be far from the truth.

tags: blood pressure , heart attack , heart disease , heart health

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All heart: little changes add up for a heart-healthy...

August 21, 2018

Losing weight is the best way to boost your heart health but extreme diets and lifestyle changes are often too much change to keep up long-term...

tags: cardiology , heart disease , heart health , heart-healthy lifestyle

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Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

August 21, 2018

Summer is a season of sun-soaked gatherings and grilling out. Amid all the cookouts and events, it can be tempting to help yourself to just one...

tags: cardiology , heart attack , heart health

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The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

August 15, 2018

The risk factors may be the same, but understanding the differences between a stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest could mean the difference...

tags: cardiac arrest , cardiology , heart attack , heart health , stroke

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High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

August 15, 2018

Having high cholesterol can lead to serious health complications, including heart attack and stroke. Learn what cholesterol is, its causes, risk...

tags: cardiac health , cardiac health , cardiology , cardiovascular health , cardiovascular health , cholesterol , cholesterol , hdl , hdl , heart attack , heart health , high cholesterol , high cholesterol , ldl , ldl , stroke

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Understanding the latest blood pressure guidelines

February 1, 2018

The latest evidence shows that high blood pressure, even at moderate levels, is harmful to your health, so prevention and earlier diagnosis are...

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Heart & Vascular

Raise your Afib awareness and cut your risk

The silent dangers of PAD

How to avoid a heart attack when your team is ...

All heart: little changes add up for a heart-healthy...

Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

Understanding the latest blood pressure guidelines

Parkland Medical Center Blog

Heart & Vascular

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