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The human heart basically is a muscle that pumps blood. It has its own blood vessels (the coronary arteries) which nourish it with oxygen and nutrients. In most cases when a heart attack occurs, fatty deposits (composed mostly of
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Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, but statistics tell us that more than 13 million Americans have survived a... Read more »
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Your doctor will ask you to describe your chest pain and any other symptoms. Ideally, a family member or close friend should accompany you when you... Read more »
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