Stroke: Diagnosing, treating, and recovering from a “brain attack”
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Listening to your favorite music may relax your arteries
When young, healthy adults listened to classical or rock music, their arteries became more relaxed-a change that might benefit the cardiovascular system.
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Cardiovascular consequences of hormone therapy
Hormone therapy after menopause does not shield women from heart disease and may slightly increase their risk of a stroke. Women who take hormones to treat menopause symptoms should use the lowest possible dose for a short time only.
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Blood pressure: How low should you go?
High blood pressure wreaks havoc in the circulatory system. It is a key contributor to heart attack and stroke.
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Bypass plus angioplasty: The best of both worlds?
Hybrid heart surgery combines two procedures that restore blood flow to blocked arteries in the heart: coronary bypass grafting and angioplasty. The approach takes advantage of the best aspects of each technique.
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Ask the doctor: Why does diabetes raise heart disease risk?
I just got diagnosed with diabetes and my doctor said I am at risk for heart disease. Why?
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Acetaminophen seems safe for the heart
For older adults with high blood pressure, taking acetaminophen does not appear to elevate heart disease risk, even among those who take the popular painkiller frequently.
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Get a leg up on varicose veins
Varicose veins occur when the veins fail to keep blood flowing upward. As a result, excess blood pools in the lower extremities causing varicose veins and swelling.
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Ask the doctor: What can cause a heart murmur in an adult?
When someone develops a heart murmur as an adult, what are the possible causes?
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