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Health Encyclopedia: Heart Disease: An Introduction To Coronary Artery Disease
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Introduction
The heart is the human body's hardest working organ. Throughout life it continuously pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients through a network of arteries to all parts of the body's tissues.
Expert & Community Posts
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How ED Medications Work
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Coenzyme Q10 - Should you be using this supplement?
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What High Blood Pressure Means for Your Heart
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What is a Leaky Valve?
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Health Guide
Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation
...blood into the arteries. Based on the results of clinical trials, therapy with EECP can help relieve symptoms of angina, reduce the need for angina medications, and reduce the frequency and... Read more »Angina Patient Guide: Symptoms & Causes
...decreased blood flow and oxygen, the heart muscle produces chemicals that cause the pain and other symptoms of angina. Stopping the exertion or work and placing nitroglycerine under the tongue... Read more »Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
A blockage in the heart's arteries may reduce or completely cut off the blood supply to a portion of the heart. This can cause a blood clot to form and totally stop blood flow in a coronary artery,... Read more »Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
ANYONE WHO BELIEVES THEY ARE HAVING A HEART ATTACK SHOULD NOT HESITATE TO CALL THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM.In people with known heart disease, any unusual chest pain or other symptoms of... Read more »Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part II: Recovery
The Heart Attack Patient Guide describes what you are likely to experience when having a heart attack, as well as your recovery and treatment. This guide describes the various stages... Read more »Images
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