Heart Health

From blood pressure to cholesterol, here’s what you need to know to keep your heart healthy.

Heart Health

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Questions Can heart valves be replaced without open heart surgery? I’ve been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and my doctor says I will need to get a valve replacement. Can heart valves be replaced without open heart surgery?
Questions Caffeine Impact on Heart Rate My husband and I both have a large black coffee every day. After drinking his coffee, my husband's heart rate is elevated for hours. I don't see any increase in my heart rate from drinking coffee. Is this due to metabolism? Should my husband drink decaf?
Questions Diet and High Blood Pressure? I have borderline high blood pressure. How much, and how quickly, does diet affect blood pressure? Would having two slices of bacon raise my blood pressure that day?
Questions Heart Healthy Enough for Sex? How do I know if my heart is healthy enough for sex?
Questions Symptoms of Narrowed Carotid Artery What are the symptoms of a narrowing carotid artery in the neck?
Questions Cholesterol Too Low? We hear about high cholesterol, but can someone have cholesterol numbers that are too low?
Questions Safe from Heart Attack? I have really poor health: obesity, severe vitamin D deficiency, bone and joint problems, shortness of breath upon exertion. I do have perfect blood pressure and good cholesterol. Am I safe from a heart attack?
Questions Heart Disease Symptoms in Men and Women Are symptoms of coronary artery disease the same in women and men?
Questions Test for Aortic Valve Stenosis My 86-year-old mom just passed away from aortic valve stenosis. Should I contact my doctor and have my heart checked out? I've heard that most heart exams are geared for men more so than women. What should I do?
Questions Stress and Heart Palpitations I have been having palpitations and skipped heartbeats for several months. My EKGs and blood work are normal. Is this all stress and anxiety?

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