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Heart Health

Taking care of your heart is key to good health. Find strategies to prevent heart disease and keep this vital organ in tip-top shape through the years.
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Pentoxifylline – Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Vasotec (Enalapril) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Altace (Ramipril) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Coreg (Carvedilol) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Livalo (Pitavastatin) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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What Is Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection?
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Vytorin (Ezetimibe and Simvastatin) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Benicar (Olmesartan) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage
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Verquvo (Vericiguat) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Inspra (Eplerenone) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Crestor (Rosuvastatin) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Multaq (Dronedarone) – Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
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Brilinta (Ticagrelor) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
Palpitations
Palpitations
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Jantoven (Warfarin) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage
Medicare-approved heart treatments
Treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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Pulmonary Regurgitation: Overview And More
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A Guide to Heart-Healthy Drinks
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Nexletol (Bempedoic acid) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Avapro (Irbesartan) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Pollution and Your Heart
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Best At-Home Cortisol Test of 2022
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What Can Resting Heart Rate Reveal About Your Health?
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Lipitor (Atorvastatin) - Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
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Juxtapid (Lomitapide) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
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Uptravi (Selexipag) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Accupril (Quinapril) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
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Zetia (Ezetimibe) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions
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Tricor (Fenofibrate) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Entresto (Sacubitril and Valsartan) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Letairis (Ambrisentan) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Menopause and Heart Palpitations: How They’re Connected
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The Idea Behind Fat-Burning Heart Rate
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Apical Pulse: What It Is & How to Check It
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The Difference Between Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
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When to Go to the Hospital for Rapid Heart Rate
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How to Check Heart Rate: Methods, Tips, & Results
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Welchol (Colesevelam) Oral: Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions
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What Is Considered a Dangerous Heart Rate?
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What Is Heart Rate Variability & What Can It Tell You?
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How Can I Lower My Heart Rate?
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What Are Heart Rate Zones?
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How Does Potassium Affect Heart Failure?
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What Is an Exercise Tolerance Test?
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Zocor (Simvastatin) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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What Is Cardiogenic Shock?
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Does Drinking Water Lower Blood Pressure?
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Diovan (Valsartan) Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages
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Is Keto Bad for Your Heart?
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What Are the Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension?
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What Causes JVD?
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What Is Good Cholesterol and How Do I Boost It?
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What Is Ventricular Dyssynchrony?
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Is High Cholesterol Genetic?
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What Are Cholesterol Deposits?
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Symptoms of Hyperlipidemia
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What Are Arterial Diseases, and Who Is at Risk?
Risk Factors for Clogged Arteries: Cigarette, blood sugar monitor (for diabetes), alcohol with shot glasses, scale (for obesity/lack of exercise), artery with high cholesterol, germ spores (for chronic infections)
What Are Clogged Arteries and How Are They Treated?
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Mild Cardiomegaly: Treating a Slightly Enlarged Heart
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What Is Right Atrial Enlargement and How Is It Treated?