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Recuperating From Heart Surgery: An 8-Step Comeback Plan
Surgeon Marc Wallack's suffered from severe depression after his heart surgery. Read how he and his wife Jamie Colby coped.
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Heart Health Information
- Cardiomyopathy Information
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Cardiomyopathy
For most people with cardiomyopathy, their hearts don't function normally because the heart has become either enlarged, abnormally thick, abnormally rigid, or unable to transmit electrical impulses in a normal fashion. more »
Cardiomyopathy News
Black Women at Higher Risk of Birth-Related Heart Problem
Gene Mutation Is Linked to Heart Muscle Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease Information
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Coronary Artery Disease
The most common form of heart disease, CAD usually results from atherosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries." Over time, it can cause heart attacks. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness or dizziness, nausea, and palpitations. more »
Coronary Artery Disease News
Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Job Stress, Study Finds
Estrogen Levels Tied to Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Study
Fish Oil Supplements Don't Protect Against Heart Trouble: Study
- Heart Arrhythmia Information
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Heart Arrhythmia
Millions of Americans experience heart rhythm problems that cause bothersome—sometimes dangerous—signs or symptoms, including shortness of breath, fainting, and even unexpected loss of heart function and consciousness. more »
Heart Arrhythmia News
Health Buzz: FDA Pulls Painkillers Darvon and Darvocet From Market
Fish Oil Fails to Hold Off Heart Arrhythmia
- Heart Failure Information
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Heart Failure
This condition occurs when the heart pumps more weakly than it should, and fluids build up in the lungs and in other body tissues. Common symptoms are shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, and weight gain from the excess fluids. more »
Heart Failure News
Wear Red and Learn ABC's for Heart Month
