Heart Disease:Risks and Symptoms
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Video: Perspectives on Risks and Symptoms
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Chest PainsSymptoms were hard to ignore
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Hidden Heart TroubleI looked great, and exercised
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My Heart Was Failing"I thought I was out of shape"
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Stress ManagementHow you deal affects your risk for heart disease
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9 Surprising Heart Attack Risks
Read why everything from traffic to infections can trigger one
Paul Tasner, 62, of Greenbrae, Calif., is determined to skirt the risk factors that could trigger a heart attack. He shuns tobacco in any form (the cardinal rule for preventing cardiac problems), rides an exercise bike or walks every day, and eats a mostly vegetarian diet... Read More
What Puts You at Risk for High Cholesterol?
Read why your total number matters less than your ratio
Blood cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary artery disease and heart attack, so reducing your risk of high cholesterol is a worthy goal. However, the next time you brag that your cholesterol is nice and low—or lament that your number is in the mid-200s—know this: "Your total cholesterol is a pretty meaningless number," says Maureen Mays, MD, a preventive cardiologist and lipid specialist at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. Read More
Coronary Artery Disease: Risks and Symptoms
Are you at risk for CAD?
If your arteries start collecting plaque, your heart may have trouble getting enough blood. And if blood flow runs low, the heart complains—with pain. This is often one of the first symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD). Read More
