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About Heart Disease
Heart disease is a blanket term for several different diseases and conditions, including heart attacks, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and angina. Understand the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of these cardiovascular problems. Read up on issues of the heart -- like what makes it tick and what can slow it down.
Understanding how your heart works
The heart is a hollow, muscular organ, located in the center of your chest. Roughly the size of a human fist, the heart is the center of your body's circulatory system, and it performs 2 important functions: supplying oxygenated blood to your body and helping rid the body of waste products, such as carbon dioxide. more >>
The warning signs of stroke
It's important to recognize the warning signs of stroke, because quick treatment can reduce the risk of brain injury and death. A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to a part of the brain is cut off. It can also be caused by a burst blood vessel bleeding into the brain. Learn to recognize the signs. more >>
Lowering your cholesterol levels
Support Groups
Visit our Heart Health Support Group Database
Visit our Heart Health Support Group Database and get personal assistance for you or your loved ones. There are experienced health care professionals in your community that are well-prepared to provide care.
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