Coronary Artery Disease
February 23, 2022CAD is a disease that affects the arteries in your heart. These arteries supply oxygen and nutrients to your heart muscle. Sometimes, a fatty substance called plaque builds up along the inner walls of these arteries. This process is called atherosclerosis.
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Making Changes to Prevent Heart Disease
Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. Unfortunately, many people don't treat it that way. They may not realize that their daily habits and lifestyle can overwork and damage their heart. So, take care of your heart and yourself. Start by making the following lifestyle changes.
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common type of heart arrhythmia. It causes fast, chaotic electrical signals in the atria.
What is Heart Failure?
Watch this video to learn how the heart muscle weakens with heart failure, and how heart failure affects your body.
Aspirin and Heart Disease
It's already known that aspirin itself can help prevent heart attacks. What makes it so beneficial?
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