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What Is an Echocardiogram?

August 23, 2015

Learn more about an echocardiogram: why you may need one, what to expect during the test, and what your results mean. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: chest pain, echocardiogram, heart disease, heart hurt
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What to Do If Someone Is Having a Heart Attack

July 26, 2015

Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? FInd out what to do if someone is having a heart attack, and how early treatment can save lives. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aspirin, chest pain, CPR, dizziness, first aid, heart attack, heart attack symptoms, heart attack symptoms in women, nitroglycerin
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Medical Mondays: Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

April 6, 2015

Learn more about atrial fibrillation (AFib), including causes of chest pain and the importance of regular checkups in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: AFib, atrial fibrillation, checkup, chest pain, EKG, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart disease risk factors, heart palpitation, heart problems, medical mondays, stress, stroke
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Infographic: 6 Deadly Heart Disorders and Conditions

April 1, 2015

Learn how to spot the symptoms of six deadly heart diseases, including atrial fibrillation, mitral valve disease, and cardiomyopathy. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: AFib, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, chest pain, fatigue, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart disease symptoms, heart failure, HVI, infographic, medical mondays, mitral valve
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Heart Bypass Surgery: Pros & Cons

March 5, 2015

Learn about the pros and cons of heart bypass surgery, which can restore blood flow to the heart. Discover the benefits and risks of this procedure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: arrhythmia, artery, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart, heart attack, heart bypass, heart surgery, stroke
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Aortic and Mitral Valve Disease Treatment Options

February 24, 2015

Learn how your heart valves work and about treatment options for many types of heart valve diseases, including aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aortic valve stenosis, chest pain, heart failure, heart surgery, heart valve diseases, mitral valve regurgitation, mitral valve stenosis, robotic surgery, treatment for aortic and mitral valve diseases
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Chest Pain: Why Does My Heart Hurt?

February 15, 2015

Chest pain can be caused by many different conditions, and it's important to find out what's causing yours. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aortic dissection, arrhythmia, broken rib, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart, heart attack, heart pain, heart rhythm problems, heart valve condition, heart valve problems, pneumonia, rib fracture
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Women and Heart Disease: Know the Signs

February 1, 2015

Did you know symptoms of a heart attack are different for women? Discover which conditions women are more susceptible to, and learn about eary detection. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: arrhythmia, chest pain, coronary artery disease, coronary heart disease, dizziness, flutter, heart attack, heart attack symptoms, heart failure, heart palpitations, heart valve disease, valve problems, women's heart health
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What Are Heart Palpitations And Should You Worry?

November 12, 2014

Learn more about heart palpitations, commonly identified by a fluttering in the chest, by discovering the causes and risks, as well as symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: abnormal heart beat, arrhythmia, caffeine, chest pain, dizziness, fear, heart, Heart and Vascular Institute, heart disease, heart failure, heart palpitations, intense exercise, light-headedness, Loss of consciousness, mitral valve prolapse, nicotine, panic attack, shortness of breath, stress