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Heart Disease and Stroke

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Take It From Me - Don't Dismiss These Common Symptoms

My unexpected journey with atrial fibrillation (AFib)
August 26, 2024
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Atrial Fibrillation: A Love Story

As troubling symptoms persisted, I debated what to do and when to tell my wife. Once I knew how to proceed, I was at peace.
February 14, 2024
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Life After My Heart Attack

At 62, after working to make healthier choices, I had a heart attack. Here are the lessons that I'm now carrying with me.
April 28, 2023
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Coronary Stents: What They Are and What They Do

Used to treat blockage in coronary arteries, the technology behind stents continues to evolve and improve
March 16, 2023
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How My Heart Attack Could Save Your Life

I ignored the warning signs, but life after my heart attack has led me to make significant positive changes
February 28, 2023
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A Heart Journey That Gives Hope

I choose not to define myself by my heart condition, but as a woman with heart disease and a heart survivor
February 21, 2023
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OPINION: When A Stroke is On the Ballot

A stroke survivor calls out those who would use John Fetterman’s debate performance to disqualify him from the US Senate
November 2, 2022
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Are Heart Failure, Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest the Same?

Understanding different heart complications and being mindful of the symptoms can be life-saving
August 31, 2022
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Broken Heart Syndrome: Illness After Loss

Research shows a widow's or widower's grief can have big effects on physical health
May 26, 2022
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Black Americans Face Greater Risk of Heart Disease

How to recognize risk factors and adopt ways to take control of heart health
April 22, 2022
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My Heart and the 'Octopus Trap'

This rare condition, Takotsubo, is also called ‘broken heart syndrome' and mimics a heart attack. Here are the lifesaving lessons I learned.
April 8, 2022
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Chest Pain Sent Me to the ER, But It Wasn't a Heart Attack

As I learned, sudden onset symptoms should be checked out in the ER to find their cause
March 11, 2022
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New Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health

The American Heart Association has issued guidelines to help Americans stay heart healthy
December 15, 2021
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Are Salt Substitutes Really Good for Your Health?

Results of a study of people over 60 with high blood pressure
October 27, 2021
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Is Taking Baby Aspirin Still Safe?

New draft recommendations offer guidance on who should (and shouldn't) be taking a low-dose aspirin to prevent a heart attack
October 26, 2021
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10 Things Every Woman Should Do to Protect Her Heart

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, but it often goes undetected until it's too late
February 19, 2021
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After Widowhood, Moving Forward and Finding Happiness

These three people overcame their grief and found joy in living again
August 6, 2020
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