Heart and Circulation

Learn about your heart and blood circulation

It's not always easy to tell if you're having problems with blood vessels in your heart and your body. You can't feel plaque building up in your arteries. That's a scary thought for anyone who is concerned about high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Plaque buildup can have long-term effects on your heart and blood flow. And it doesn't just affect your heart. Plaque buildup can happen in your leg arteries too. Our topics can help you see what tests, lifestyle changes, and treatments are right for you.

To learn more, explore these topics:

High CholesterolHigh Cholesterol
High Blood PressureHigh Blood Pressure
Cholesterol and Triglycerides TestsCholesterol and Triglycerides Tests
IschemiaIschemia
Peripheral Arterial Disease of the LegsPeripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs
Statins: Should I Take Them?Statins: Should I Take Them?
High Blood Pressure: Should I Take Medicine?High Blood Pressure: Should I Take Medicine?

Health Topics

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ScreeningAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm SurgeryAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
Acute Coronary SyndromeAcute Coronary Syndrome
Alan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart AttackAlan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack
Alcoholic CardiomyopathyAlcoholic Cardiomyopathy
American Heart Association Healthy Diet GuidelinesAmerican Heart Association Healthy Diet Guidelines
AnginaAngina
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) InhibitorsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
AnticoagulantsAnticoagulants
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AntiplateletsAntiplatelets
Aortic AneurysmAortic Aneurysm
Aortic DissectionAortic Dissection
Aortic Valve RegurgitationAortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Valve Regurgitation: Deciding About SurgeryAortic Valve Regurgitation: Deciding About Surgery
Aortic Valve Replacement SurgeryAortic Valve Replacement Surgery
Aortic Valve StenosisAortic Valve Stenosis
Aortobifemoral Bypass SurgeryAortobifemoral Bypass Surgery
Arrhythmias and Sexual ActivityArrhythmias and Sexual Activity
Arturo's Story: Getting Support for Making a ChangeArturo's Story: Getting Support for Making a Change
Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and StrokeAspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
AtherosclerosisAtherosclerosis
Atrial FibrillationAtrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation and Daily LifeAtrial Fibrillation and Daily Life
Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure MonitoringAutomated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Bed Rest in PregnancyBed Rest in Pregnancy
Beta-BlockersBeta-Blockers
Biventricular PacemakerBiventricular Pacemaker
Blood Clots in the Leg VeinsBlood Clots in the Leg Veins
Blood Pressure Numbers: When to Get HelpBlood Pressure Numbers: When to Get Help
Blood Pressure ScreeningBlood Pressure Screening
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Cardiac ArrestCardiac Arrest
Cardiac CachexiaCardiac Cachexia
Cardiac Device MonitoringCardiac Device Monitoring
Cardiac OutputCardiac Output
Cardiac RehabilitationCardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation TeamCardiac Rehabilitation Team
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Emotional Health BenefitsCardiac Rehabilitation: Emotional Health Benefits
Cardiac Rehabilitation: ExerciseCardiac Rehabilitation: Exercise
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Home ProgramCardiac Rehabilitation: Home Program
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Hospital ProgramCardiac Rehabilitation: Hospital Program
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Maintenance ProgramCardiac Rehabilitation: Maintenance Program
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Monitoring Your Body's Response to ExerciseCardiac Rehabilitation: Monitoring Your Body's Response to Exercise
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Outpatient ProgramCardiac Rehabilitation: Outpatient Program
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Weight and Resistance TrainingCardiac Rehabilitation: Weight and Resistance Training
CardiomyopathyCardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery DiseaseCarotid Artery Disease
Carotid Artery StentingCarotid Artery Stenting
Carotid EndarterectomyCarotid Endarterectomy
Catheter Ablation for a Fast Heart RateCatheter Ablation for a Fast Heart Rate
Catheter Ablation for Atrial FibrillationCatheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD)Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD)
Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD): Changing the DressingCentral Vascular Access Device (CVAD): Changing the Dressing
Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD): FlushingCentral Vascular Access Device (CVAD): Flushing
Change in HeartbeatChange in Heartbeat
Chest ProblemsChest Problems
Chilblains (Perniosis)Chilblains (Perniosis)
Cholesterol and Triglycerides: Eating Fish and Fish OilCholesterol and Triglycerides: Eating Fish and Fish Oil
Cholesterol in Children and TeensCholesterol in Children and Teens
Cholesterol Treatment GuidelinesCholesterol Treatment Guidelines
Clopidogrel and Genetic TestingClopidogrel and Genetic Testing
Cold Hands: Home TreatmentCold Hands: Home Treatment
Compression Stockings for Varicose VeinsCompression Stockings for Varicose Veins
Congenital Heart Defect TypesCongenital Heart Defect Types
Congenital Heart Disease in AdultsCongenital Heart Disease in Adults
Congenital Heart Disease in ChildrenCongenital Heart Disease in Children
Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your ChildCongenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child
Conserving Your EnergyConserving Your Energy
Coronary AngioplastyCoronary Angioplasty
Coronary Arteries and Heart FunctionCoronary Arteries and Heart Function
Coronary Artery Bypass SurgeryCoronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease and AlcoholCoronary Artery Disease and Alcohol
Coronary Artery Disease: Family HistoryCoronary Artery Disease: Family History
Coronary Artery Disease: Helping a Loved OneCoronary Artery Disease: Helping a Loved One
CPR Quick ReferenceCPR Quick Reference
DASH Diet Sample MenuDASH Diet Sample Menu
Deep Vein ThrombosisDeep Vein Thrombosis
Depression and Anxiety When You Have Coronary Artery DiseaseDepression and Anxiety When You Have Coronary Artery Disease
Diabetes: Amputation for Foot ProblemsDiabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems
Dilated CardiomyopathyDilated Cardiomyopathy
Diuretics and Potassium SupplementsDiuretics and Potassium Supplements
Driving a Car After a StrokeDriving a Car After a Stroke
Drug-Eluting StentsDrug-Eluting Stents
Eclampsia (Seizures) and PreeclampsiaEclampsia (Seizures) and Preeclampsia
Electrical Cardioversion for a Fast Heart RateElectrical Cardioversion for a Fast Heart Rate
Electrical Cardioversion for Atrial FibrillationElectrical Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation
Electrical System of the HeartElectrical System of the Heart
EndocarditisEndocarditis
Endovascular Repair for Abdominal Aortic AneurysmEndovascular Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
FaintingFainting
Familial Lipid DisordersFamilial Lipid Disorders
Fast Heart RateFast Heart Rate
Femoral-Tibial Bypass SurgeryFemoral-Tibial Bypass Surgery
Femoropopliteal Bypass SurgeryFemoropopliteal Bypass Surgery
Giant Cell ArteritisGiant Cell Arteritis
Heart AttackHeart Attack
Heart Attack and Stroke in Women: Reducing Your RiskHeart Attack and Stroke in Women: Reducing Your Risk
Heart Attack and Stroke Risk ScreeningHeart Attack and Stroke Risk Screening
Heart Attack: How to Prevent Another OneHeart Attack: How to Prevent Another One
Heart BlockHeart Block
Heart FailureHeart Failure
Heart Failure and Sexual ActivityHeart Failure and Sexual Activity
Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (Diastolic Heart Failure)Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (Diastolic Heart Failure)
Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (Systolic Heart Failure)Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (Systolic Heart Failure)
Heart Failure: Checking Your WeightHeart Failure: Checking Your Weight
Heart Failure: Compensation by the Heart and BodyHeart Failure: Compensation by the Heart and Body
Heart Failure: Tips for Easier BreathingHeart Failure: Tips for Easier Breathing
Heart Failure: Track Your Weight, Food, and SodiumHeart Failure: Track Your Weight, Food, and Sodium
Heart MurmurHeart Murmur
Heart Rhythm Problems and DrivingHeart Rhythm Problems and Driving
Heart Rhythm Problems: Diary of SymptomsHeart Rhythm Problems: Diary of Symptoms
Heart Rhythm Problems: SymptomsHeart Rhythm Problems: Symptoms
Heart Tests: When Do You Need Them? Heart Tests: When Do You Need Them?
Heart TransplantHeart Transplant
Heart Valve DiseaseHeart Valve Disease
Heart-Healthy EatingHeart-Healthy Eating
Heart-Healthy Eating: Fish and Fish OilHeart-Healthy Eating: Fish and Fish Oil
Heart-Healthy LifestyleHeart-Healthy Lifestyle
HELLP SyndromeHELLP Syndrome
Hemorrhagic StrokeHemorrhagic Stroke
High Blood PressureHigh Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure During PregnancyHigh Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
High Blood Pressure: Nutrition TipsHigh Blood Pressure: Nutrition Tips
High Blood Pressure: Over-the-Counter Medicines to AvoidHigh Blood Pressure: Over-the-Counter Medicines to Avoid
High CholesterolHigh Cholesterol
High Cholesterol: How a Dietitian Can HelpHigh Cholesterol: How a Dietitian Can Help
High TriglyceridesHigh Triglycerides
Home Blood Pressure LogHome Blood Pressure Log
How the Heart WorksHow the Heart Works
How to Find SodiumHow to Find Sodium
HyperkalemiaHyperkalemia
Hypertensive EmergencyHypertensive Emergency
Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy TypesHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Types
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Risk of Sudden DeathHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Risk of Sudden Death
HypokalemiaHypokalemia
Hypothermia and Cold Temperature ExposureHypothermia and Cold Temperature Exposure
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
Interactive Tool: What Is Your Target Heart Rate?Interactive Tool: What Is Your Target Heart Rate?
Interactive ToolsInteractive Tools
Intermittent ClaudicationIntermittent Claudication
Intra-Aortic Balloon PumpIntra-Aortic Balloon Pump
IschemiaIschemia
Isolated Systolic High Blood PressureIsolated Systolic High Blood Pressure
Izzy's Story: Living With the DASH DietIzzy's Story: Living With the DASH Diet
Joan's Story: Coping With Depression and Anxiety From Heart FailureJoan's Story: Coping With Depression and Anxiety From Heart Failure
Joe's Story: Changing My LifestyleJoe's Story: Changing My Lifestyle
Kawasaki DiseaseKawasaki Disease
Laser Treatment for Varicose VeinsLaser Treatment for Varicose Veins
Leadless PacemakerLeadless Pacemaker
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)
Leg AmputationLeg Amputation
Leg AneurysmLeg Aneurysm
Leg Problems, NoninjuryLeg Problems, Noninjury
Leriche SyndromeLeriche Syndrome
Linda's Story: Quitting Smoking Lowers My RiskLinda's Story: Quitting Smoking Lowers My Risk
Living With More Than One Health ProblemLiving With More Than One Health Problem
Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
Lyme DiseaseLyme Disease
Manage Stress for Your HeartManage Stress for Your Heart
Maze ProcedureMaze Procedure
Mediterranean DietMediterranean Diet
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Mitral Valve ProlapseMitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve RegurgitationMitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Repair or Replace the Valve?Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Repair or Replace the Valve?
Mitral Valve Repair SurgeryMitral Valve Repair Surgery
Mitral Valve Replacement SurgeryMitral Valve Replacement Surgery
Mitral Valve StenosisMitral Valve Stenosis
Mitral Valve Stenosis: Repair or Replacement?Mitral Valve Stenosis: Repair or Replacement?
Modify Recipes for a Heart-Healthy DietModify Recipes for a Heart-Healthy Diet
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Myxoma Tumors of the HeartMyxoma Tumors of the Heart
Normal Vital Signs for AdultsNormal Vital Signs for Adults
Organ TransplantOrgan Transplant
Oxygen TherapyOxygen Therapy
PacemakerPacemaker
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
People Who Need Antibiotics to Prevent EndocarditisPeople Who Need Antibiotics to Prevent Endocarditis
PericarditisPericarditis
Peripartum CardiomyopathyPeripartum Cardiomyopathy
Peripheral Arterial AngioplastyPeripheral Arterial Angioplasty
Peripheral Arterial DiseasePeripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease and ExercisePeripheral Arterial Disease and Exercise
PhlebectomyPhlebectomy
Physical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and StrokePhysical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke
Physical TherapyPhysical Therapy
Polymyalgia RheumaticaPolymyalgia Rheumatica
Postoperative ProblemsPostoperative Problems
Post-Thrombotic SyndromePost-Thrombotic Syndrome
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
PreeclampsiaPreeclampsia
Pregnancy: Varicose VeinsPregnancy: Varicose Veins
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
Pressure InjuriesPressure Injuries
Pressure Injuries From Scuba DivingPressure Injuries From Scuba Diving
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From TravelPreventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From Travel
Pulmonary EmbolismPulmonary Embolism
Quick Tips: Taking Charge of Your AnginaQuick Tips: Taking Charge of Your Angina
Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose VeinsRadiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
Raynaud's PhenomenonRaynaud's Phenomenon
Renal Artery StenosisRenal Artery Stenosis
Restrictive CardiomyopathyRestrictive Cardiomyopathy
Resuming Sexual Activity After a Heart AttackResuming Sexual Activity After a Heart Attack
Rheumatic Fever and the HeartRheumatic Fever and the Heart
Right-Sided Heart FailureRight-Sided Heart Failure
Risk Factors for Coronary Artery DiseaseRisk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease
Sally's Story: Avoiding Metabolic SyndromeSally's Story: Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome
SclerotherapySclerotherapy
Secondary High Blood PressureSecondary High Blood Pressure
Self-Care After a StrokeSelf-Care After a Stroke
Sex and Your HeartSex and Your Heart
ShockShock
Sick Sinus SyndromeSick Sinus Syndrome
Smoking and Coronary Artery DiseaseSmoking and Coronary Artery Disease
Sodium RecordSodium Record
StatinsStatins
StrokeStroke
Stroke RehabilitationStroke Rehabilitation
Stroke: Behavior ChangesStroke: Behavior Changes
Stroke: Bladder and Bowel ProblemsStroke: Bladder and Bowel Problems
Stroke: Changes in EmotionsStroke: Changes in Emotions
Stroke: Dealing With DepressionStroke: Dealing With Depression
Stroke: Getting DressedStroke: Getting Dressed
Stroke: How to Prevent Another OneStroke: How to Prevent Another One
Stroke: Memory TipsStroke: Memory Tips
Stroke: Perception ChangesStroke: Perception Changes
Stroke: Preventing Injury in Affected LimbsStroke: Preventing Injury in Affected Limbs
Stroke: Problems With Ignoring the Affected SideStroke: Problems With Ignoring the Affected Side
Stroke: Speech and Language ProblemsStroke: Speech and Language Problems
Stroke: Your Rehabilitation TeamStroke: Your Rehabilitation Team
Sudden Heart FailureSudden Heart Failure
Supraventricular TachycardiaSupraventricular Tachycardia
Temporal Artery BiopsyTemporal Artery Biopsy
Thrombolytics for Heart Attack and StrokeThrombolytics for Heart Attack and Stroke
Tony's Story: Taking Medicine for High CholesterolTony's Story: Taking Medicine for High Cholesterol
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Turning Off Your ICDTurning Off Your ICD
Tyrell's Story: Taking Pills for High Blood PressureTyrell's Story: Taking Pills for High Blood Pressure
Understanding Virtual Care (Telemedicine)Understanding Virtual Care (Telemedicine)
Using Nitroglycerin for AnginaUsing Nitroglycerin for Angina
Vagal Maneuvers for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)Vagal Maneuvers for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Valvuloplasty for Aortic Valve StenosisValvuloplasty for Aortic Valve Stenosis
Valvuloplasty for Mitral Valve StenosisValvuloplasty for Mitral Valve Stenosis
Varicose VeinsVaricose Veins
Vein Ligation and StrippingVein Ligation and Stripping
Venous InsufficiencyVenous Insufficiency
Venous Skin UlcerVenous Skin Ulcer
Venous Skin Ulcers: Home TreatmentVenous Skin Ulcers: Home Treatment
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) for Heart FailureVentricular Assist Device (VAD) for Heart Failure
Ventricular TachycardiaVentricular Tachycardia
Warfarin and Vitamin KWarfarin and Vitamin K
Weight and Coronary Artery DiseaseWeight and Coronary Artery Disease
What to Do if Your Cardiac Device Is RecalledWhat to Do if Your Cardiac Device Is Recalled
When to Have a Cholesterol TestWhen to Have a Cholesterol Test
Wolff-Parkinson-White SyndromeWolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
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Medical Tests

Allen TestAllen Test
Ambulatory Electrocardiogram (EKG)Ambulatory Electrocardiogram (EKG)
AngiogramAngiogram
Angiogram of the Head and NeckAngiogram of the Head and Neck
Angiogram of the LungAngiogram of the Lung
Ankle-Brachial Index TestAnkle-Brachial Index Test
Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) TestArterial Blood Gases (ABG) Test
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) TestAspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Test
Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) TestBrain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Test
Cardiac Blood Pool ScanCardiac Blood Pool Scan
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Cardiac CatheterizationCardiac Catheterization
Cardiac Catheterization in ChildrenCardiac Catheterization in Children
Cardiac Enzyme StudiesCardiac Enzyme Studies
Cardiac Perfusion ScanCardiac Perfusion Scan
Catecholamines in Blood TestCatecholamines in Blood Test
Catecholamines in Urine TestCatecholamines in Urine Test
Chest X-RayChest X-Ray
Cholesterol and Triglycerides TestsCholesterol and Triglycerides Tests
Computed Tomography (CT) AngiogramComputed Tomography (CT) Angiogram
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the BodyComputed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body
Coronary Calcium ScanCoronary Calcium Scan
Creatine Kinase TestCreatine Kinase Test
Doppler UltrasoundDoppler Ultrasound
EchocardiogramEchocardiogram
Electrocardiogram (EKG)Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Electrophysiology (EP) StudyElectrophysiology (EP) Study
Exercise Electrocardiogram (EKG)Exercise Electrocardiogram (EKG)
High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) TestHigh-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Test
Home Blood Pressure TestHome Blood Pressure Test
Lyme Disease TestLyme Disease Test
Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Myoglobin TestMyoglobin Test
PericardiocentesisPericardiocentesis
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Pulse MeasurementPulse Measurement
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
Stress EchocardiogramStress Echocardiogram
Tilt Table TestTilt Table Test
Transesophageal EchocardiogramTransesophageal Echocardiogram
Transthoracic EchocardiogramTransthoracic Echocardiogram
VentriculogramVentriculogram
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Make a Wise Decision

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test?Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test?
Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support?Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support?
Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?
Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation?Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation?
Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Take an Anticoagulant to Prevent Stroke?Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Take an Anticoagulant to Prevent Stroke?
Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram?Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram?
Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina?Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina?
Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Bypass Surgery?Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Bypass Surgery?
Heart Failure: Should I Get an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)?Heart Failure: Should I Get an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)?
Heart Rate Problems: Should I Get a Pacemaker?Heart Rate Problems: Should I Get a Pacemaker?
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Heart Rhythm Problems: Should I Get an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)?Heart Rhythm Problems: Should I Get an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)?
High Blood Pressure: Should I Take Medicine?High Blood Pressure: Should I Take Medicine?
Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have a Procedure or Surgery?Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have a Procedure or Surgery?
Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?
Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure?Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure?
Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical Procedure?Varicose Veins: Should I Have a Surgical Procedure?
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Take Action

Blood Thinners Other Than Warfarin: Taking Them SafelyBlood Thinners Other Than Warfarin: Taking Them Safely
Compression Stockings: How to Use ThemCompression Stockings: How to Use Them
Coronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a Healthy HeartCoronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart
Healthy Eating: Cutting Unhealthy Fats From Your DietHealthy Eating: Cutting Unhealthy Fats From Your Diet
Healthy Eating: Eating Less SodiumHealthy Eating: Eating Less Sodium
Heart Arrhythmias and ExerciseHeart Arrhythmias and Exercise
Heart Failure Daily Action PlanHeart Failure Daily Action Plan
Heart Failure: Activity and ExerciseHeart Failure: Activity and Exercise
Heart Failure: Avoiding Medicines That Make Symptoms WorseHeart Failure: Avoiding Medicines That Make Symptoms Worse
Heart Failure: Watching Your FluidsHeart Failure: Watching Your Fluids
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Heart Health: Walking for a Healthy HeartHeart Health: Walking for a Healthy Heart
High Blood Pressure: Checking Your Blood Pressure at HomeHigh Blood Pressure: Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home
High Blood Pressure: Taking Medicines ProperlyHigh Blood Pressure: Taking Medicines Properly
High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH DietHigh Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet
High Cholesterol: Making Lifestyle ChangesHigh Cholesterol: Making Lifestyle Changes
ICD: Living Well With ItICD: Living Well With It
Low-Salt Diets: Eating OutLow-Salt Diets: Eating Out
Oxygen Therapy: Using Oxygen at HomeOxygen Therapy: Using Oxygen at Home
Pacemaker: Living Well With ItPacemaker: Living Well With It
Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine SafelyWarfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely
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Current as of: July 31, 2024

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