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posted 01/24/2008, comments (0)

Colder Weather Increases the Incidence of Cardiovascular Events

Research indicates that colder weather during the winter months can actually result in an increase in cardiovascular events, particularly if you already have high blood pressure. With coronary heart disease being the number one killer in America, and stroke being number three, it's clear that we need to be vigilant and take any... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/21/2008, comment (1)

Heart Disease: The Number One Killer in Women

In the United States one woman dies every minute from a cardiovascular event. Yet coronary heart disease is still considered by many as a "man's disease." Many women are actually unaware that coronary heart disease is the main killer among women over the age of 65; with their biggest fear usually being breast cancer. Women... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/09/2008, comments (8)

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my husband has 6 stents, and in 2007 had a 3 way bypass. He still has pain. He takes pain pills. he has pain patches. none of these seem to work. I see him suffering everyday. I have no clue has what to do. He goes to the cardiology every 3 months. He takes plavix. He took ranexa, but it didn't work. He has symtoms of a heart attack alot.... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/09/2008, comments (0)

unsure of chest pain

I am 42. I have been diagnosed with acid reflux and am taking protonix. I am still having chest pains at times some worse than others. At times I have to grab my upper right arm or wrist due to the pain. I sometimes have a pain in my upper back. I am able to do 45 minutes of cardio in the mornings. I feel weak after and almost feel as though I... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/06/2008, comments (2)

Could I be having a heart attack?

For about the lst 1hour I have been having pian in my upper left shoulder and going down my left arm, my arm feels like it has a band around it, I feel light headed.... and then I started having pain in my right jaw... should I go to the Emergency room for further testing?

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