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    Deanne Stein

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    posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

    Goodbye, Coumadin

    Going off my Coumadin scares the heck out of me. The blood thinner was prescribed to me back in 2001 following my stroke. I always knew there was a risk of bleeding while taking Coumadin, but the fear of having another stroke outweighed that risk for me. My doctor told me I had thick blood and would have to be on Coumadin the rest of my life.... Read moreChevron
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    posted 09/29/2009, comments (0)

    Why Do Blood Clots Form in Atrial Fibrillation?

    Blood clots are the dreaded complication of the abnormal heart rhythm aka, Atrial Fibrillation.  By itself the rhythm rarely is fatal. What makes it a serious heart condition is the fact that blood clots commonly form if the rhythm is not treated properly.  Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm arising from the upper chambers... Read moreChevron
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    Electric Shock for Atrial Fibrillation: Is it Dangerous?

    “You want to do what?” she asked.   “Because you have Atrial Fibrillation, I’d like to schedule you for an electrical cardioversion,” I said. A middle-aged woman with Atrial Fibrillation was in my office.  She was suffering with symptoms of fatigue and breathlessness.  Her heart was racing at... Read moreChevron
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    posted 02/26/2009, comment (1)

    Life After Stroke Conferences

    You're finally home after a long hospital rehabilitation after a stroke. Now what? You may feel alone and isolated, dependent on others for your personal needs. But you are not alone. Now is the time to connect with your local hospital's Stroke Support Group. Perhaps the rehabilitation floor or hospital you attended knows of dates and times of... Read moreChevron
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    posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

    Dr. Cynthia Shelby Lane Answers Your Questions About Heart Disease

    Last month I gave you the opportunity to submit the questions you'd like answered.  Many of you took advantage of the opportunity and asked a question - thank you!  You'll be very pleased with the results of this interview and the answers and insight Dr. Shelby-Lane has provided.   Lisa Nelson RD #1:  What role does... Read moreChevron
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