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    Jack Was Only 37 When He Suffered a Heart Attack

    For many heart patients, the road to physical and emotional recovery can be challenging.

    Click here to learn about the resources Jack used to get well.

    The Ice Bucket Challenge – for the Heart?

    Yes, sudden exposure to cold water (not unlike the Ice Bucket Challenge) can stop the racing heartbeat caused by supraventricular tachycardia. Learn more about SVT and how ice water can “shock” the heart back into a normal rhythm.

    Learn more about SVT and how ice water can “shock” the heart back into a normal rhythm.

    After a Heart Scare, Peter Learned to Put His Health First

    Everyone thought Peter was too fit to have a heart disease, but his symptoms – and later an angiogram – indicated blockages in his coronary arteries.

    Click here to learn how Peter was treated and why he now treats every day as a gift.

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    Atrial fibrillation (also known as Afib or AF) is an irregular heartbeat caused by an abnormal heart rhythm. Normally the heart sends regular electrical signals from one section to another.

    Menopause & Heart Disease

    9/6/2016
    During a woman’s reproductive life cycle, a naturally occurring hormone called estrogen provides some protection against cardiovascular disease, so women’s risk of heart disease is lower compared to men their age.

    Causes of Heart Failure

    9/4/2016
    Heart failure is a condition with many possible causes. Heart failure describes the inability of the heart muscle to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs for oxygen and nutrients that are delivered by the bloodstream.

    Performance-Enhancing Drugs & The Heart

    9/1/2016
    Use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), also known as "doping," isn't just a problem among elite athletes like Lance Armstrong. Unfortunately, PED use is widespread in high schools, colleges, and gyms across the United States.

    It Takes a Team: Learn About Care Teams for Heart Failure

    5/4/2016
    Currently, there is no cure for most cases of heart failure. However, with careful management of the condition, a very good quality of life is possible for many patients.

    What Is Heart Failure?

    5/3/2016
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    Know Your Meds: A Worksheet to Help with Tracking Your Heart Medications

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    What Is a Stress Test?

    4/29/2016
    If your doctor suspects you may have blockages in the coronary arteries that supply blood to your heart or other heart problems, you may be scheduled for a stress test.

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