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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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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?
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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?
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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?
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Heart Healthy Enough for Sex?
How do I know if my heart is healthy enough for sex?
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Symptoms of Narrowed Carotid Artery
What are the symptoms of a narrowing carotid artery in the neck?
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Cholesterol Too Low?
We hear about high cholesterol, but can someone have cholesterol numbers that are too low?
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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?
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Heart Disease Symptoms in Men and Women
Are symptoms of coronary artery disease the same in women and men?
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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?
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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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