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    Get to Know Your Blood Pressure to Fight Cardiovascular Disease

    High blood pressure is often symptomless, which is why it is referred to as the "silent killer."

    Follow these simple steps to find out where you stand with this important cardiovascular disease factor.

    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.

    If the Kitchen Is the Heart of a Home, the Fridge Is a Major Artery

    Keep junk and gunk out of the fridge.

    Click here for tips to help you stock a heart-healthy fridge.

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  • Understand Carotid Artery Disease

    Carotid artery disease is a serious condition that occurs when the blood vessels in the neck that carry oxygen-rich blood to the brain (carotid arteries) become narrowed a fatty, waxy substance called plaque. Carotid artery disease is one of the primary causes of a stroke. These blockages caused by carotid artery disease can restrict blood flow to brain tissue or promote a blood clot that cuts off blood flow entirely, causing an ischemic stroke,the most common type of stroke. Identifying and treating carotid artery disease is critical in reducing the risk of a first or recurrent stroke. Learning more about carotid artery disease is an early step in working to protect your brain’s health.

    What Is It?

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    • What Is Arterial Plaque?

    • What Is Carotid Artery Disease?

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    What Causes It?

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    Jim Sparacino: Knowing the Options for Stroke Prevention Has Jim Singing a New Tune

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