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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 more Chevron

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (0)

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For all the scientific medical advancements in the past fifty years, heart disease continues to be the #1 killer of both men and women in America. Health Seekers wants to help people add years to their life and life to their years. It's your health. It's your choice.In 1998 three scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist

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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 more Chevron

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Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist

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posted 09/21/2009, comment (1)

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 more Chevron

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Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist

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posted 09/08/2009, comments (4)

I have Atrial Fibrillation: Will I be on Coumadin® Forever?

People who suffer with Atrial Fibrillation ask this question very, very frequently. It is a common worry. Why? A couple reasons seem to pop up when you ask patients. First, people are afraid of the medication used to prevent strokes called warfarin. (The trade name and most commonly used medication is called... Read more Chevron

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