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What Causes a Heart Attack? 9 Common Causes

A heart attack can be caused by diseases like atherosclerosis or uncontrolled hypertension, or by some medications that interfere with blood flow to the heart. A strong family history is also associated with an increased risk. Learn more ab.

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How to Raise Blood Pressure: 4 Tips (& Prevention)

Low blood pressure is generally not of clinical concern, particularly when patients have low blood pressure on average. However, very sudden drops in blood pressure can lead to symptoms like weakness, fatigue and dizziness. Learn more about how to raise blood pressure and how to prevent drops.

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How to Lower Cholesterol: 8 Natural Tips

Some tips that help to lower cholesterol include exercising regularly, increasing fiber intake and drinking green tea on a daily basis. Learn about other easy ways to lower cholesterol naturally, and reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease .

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Blood Pressure Medications: Types, Side Effects & When to Stop

High blood pressure medications include diuretics, beta-blockers and vasodilators. They help to decrease blood pressure and prevent complications, like a heart attack or stroke. Learn about the different types, or classes, of blood pressure medication and the side effects they can cause.

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Normal Heart Rate: How to Measure & What Can Affect It

Normal heart rates are typically within 60 to 100 in resting, healthy adults. However, this value can vary depending on age, gender and physical activity level. Read more about how to calculate your maximum heart rate, how normal ranges differ from men to women, and what can cause a high or low heart rate.

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Fast Heart Rate: 9 Causes & What to Do

A fast heart rate is generally not a serious symptom and is usually associated with mild situations, like stress or physical activity. It may be sign of a heart or lung issue, however, if it occurs with other symptoms. Learn more about what causes a fast heart rate and what to do to treat it .

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11 Heart Disease Symptoms (You Shouldn’t Ignore)

Shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations, ankle swelling and chest pain are some symptoms that may indicate a heart problem, like cardiac failure. Learn more the signs of heart disease that you shouldn’t ignore and complete our online quiz to assess your risk .

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Enlarged Heart: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

An enlarged heart, or cardiomegaly, is a condition in which the heart increases in size. It can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue or weakness. Learn more about cardiomegaly, its symptoms, what causes it and how it is treated .

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Congestive Heart Failure: Symptoms, Treatment & Causes

Congestive heart failure is a cardiac illness in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively to the body. It is associated with symptoms like shortness of breath, increased heart rate and leg swelling. Learn more about congestive heart failure treatment and what causes it.

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