CHI Memorial offers advice for patients looking to maintain their heart health or get a better idea of diseases that can affect their heart. Explore risk factors, lifestyle strategies, and treatment options.
Depending on certain factors a low heart rate could be problematic. See if your heart rate is unhealthy and whether or not you should talk to your doctor.
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Heart conditions are often treated with cardiac surgery, but the results can differ between men and women. These differences stem from various factors, including how heart conditions manifest and how they're treated.
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Aortic valve disease involves narrowing (stenosis) and leaking (regurgitation), straining the heart. Stenosis makes it work harder, and regurgitation can cause heart failure symptoms.
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Cardiovascular disease – sometimes referred to as CVD – is a term that encompasses various conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. To help us understand, let’s take a closer look at three terms: cardiovascular disease, heart disease, and coronary heart disease.
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Heart disease encompasses a range of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. This includes coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular heart diseases. In women, these conditions may manifest differently than in men, making awareness and education paramount.
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Blood pressure is a vital measure of your cardiovascular health. Understanding your blood pressure reading is crucial for maintaining overall well-being. It's typically represented as two numbers: systolic and diastolic.
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CHI Memorial offers advice for patients looking to maintain their heart health or get a better idea of diseases that can affect their heart. Explore risk factors, lifestyle strategies, and treatment options.
Read more
