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What is Cardiovascular Disease

In the hospital and during the first few weeks at home, your health care professional may perform several tests and procedures. These tests help them … See more

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What is High Blood Pressure

WEBThe primary way that high blood pressure causes harm is by increasing the workload of the heart and blood vessels — making them work harder and less efficiently. …

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Stress and Heart Health

WEBStress can also: Reduce your energy. Wreak havoc on your sleep. Make you feel cranky, forgetful or out of control. A stressful situation sets off a chain of events. …

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All About Heart Rate (Pulse)

WEBYour resting heart rate is the heart pumping the lowest amount of blood you need because you’re not exercising. If you’re sitting or lying and you’re calm, relaxed …

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American Heart Association Recommendations for Physical …

WEBOur physical activity recommendations clear up any confusion about how much exercise you need to stay healthy and what counts as moderate and vigorous …

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azathioprine – The Early Career Voice

WEBA Short History of Immunosuppressants And The Woman Who Invented Them February 12, 2019 March 28, 2019 Daniel Tyrrell, PhD. I’ve been thinking about …

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Coronary Artery Disease

WEBCoronary heart disease is a common term for the buildup of plaque in the heart’s arteries that could lead to heart attack or ischemic stroke. But what about …

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Protein and Heart Health

WEBDrink an 8-ounce glass of milk, and you’ll log 8 grams of protein. Add a cup of yogurt for another 11 grams. Follow that up with a 3-ounce piece of meat — which is …

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Lifestyle Changes for Heart Failure

WEBNicotine from tobacco smoke increases heart rate and blood pressure for a short time. Carbon monoxide also gets in the blood and robs your heart and brain of …

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Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics

WEBThe American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, …

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Why everyone should care about health disparities – and what to …

WEB(Softulka/iStock, Getty Images) Lea en español. The coronavirus pandemic and the equity movement have shined a spotlight on longstanding systemic problems …

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6-MP – The Early Career Voice

WEBA Short History of Immunosuppressants And The Woman Who Invented Them February 12, 2019 March 28, 2019 Daniel Tyrrell, PhD. I’ve been thinking about …

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The American Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle …

WEBThe American Heart Association's Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations. #AHA24 Scientific Sessions call for abstracts! General submission open April 10–June 6

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Mental Health and Well-being

WEBBecause wellness is everything, here’s some guidance to help you achieve it. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, …

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Patient-Centered Adult Cardiovascular Care

WEBPatient-Centered Adult Cardiovascular Care. Published: April 11, 2024. Patient-centered care involves establishing a partnership between the health care team …

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Food insecurity's long-term health consequences

WEBFood insecurity isn't just a dilemma of getting enough to eat today. It's a problem with long-term consequences for physical and mental health, and millions of …

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Shaking the Salt Habit to Lower High Blood Pressure

WEBThe American Heart Association explains the sources of sodium and how to reduce the amount of sodium in your diet to help lower high blood pressure and prevent …

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PREVENT Online Calculator

WEBThe calculator provides 10-year risk estimates for individuals 30-79 years of age and provides 30-year risk estimates for individuals 30-59 years of age. The PREVENT TM …

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Roy Calne – The Early Career Voice

WEBThe kidney in the 6-MP treated dog survived 44 days compared to only 10-days for dogs that weren’t given 6-MP (Calne 1960). This drug seemed promising, but it …

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The AHA at 100: A Century of Scientific Progress and the Future of

WEBFounded in 1924, the American Heart Association (AHA), whose mission to improve cardiovascular and brain health, is one of the largest and longest-standing …

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Health Equity Research Network on Disparities in Maternal-Infant …

WEBP3 (Pregnancy and Postpartum/Postnatal) EQUATE (Enhancing Access and QUAlity To Achieve Equitable Maternal and Infant Health) is the name of the overarching research …

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Health Equity Research Network on Community-Driven Research …

WEBHealth Equity Research Network (HERN) on Community-Driven Research Approaches, co-funded by the American Heart Association and The Robert Wood …

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Health Literacy: Understanding What Your Health Care …

WEBHealth literacy is the ability to read and understand information about your health and make decisions about it.

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National Hispanic Latino Cardiovascular Collaborative (NHLCC)

WEBI am pleased and excited to serve as Chair of the National Hispanic Latino Cardiovascular Collaborative (NHLCC) for the next two years. Our Collaborative is a passionate, …

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