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High Blood Pressure 101

High blood pressure is common, but it’s also preventable. Understanding how blood pressure works can help you keep your numbers in check.

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Women’s Heart Health Has Been Overlooked for Decades. Tech Is Finally Catching Up.

New heart-health tools are redesigning how risk is assessed, conditions are detected and care is delivered for women

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Atherosclerosis and Heart Disease

Atherosclerosis and Heart Disease

Learn how hardened arteries may affect your body

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La aterosclerosis y las enfermedades cardiacas

La aterosclerosis y las enfermedades cardiacas

Entérate de cómo arterias endurecidas podrían afectar tu cuerpo

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Cardiovascular Disease Resource Guide

Use this list to find support, support groups and resources for cardiovascular disease

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Stroke Risk for Women

Stroke Risk for Women

Understanding stroke risk factors and signs may help save your life

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Riesgo de accidentes cardiovasculares para las mujeres

Riesgo de accidentes cardiovasculares para las mujeres

Entender los factores de riesgo y las señales de accidentes cardiovasculares podría ser útil para salvar tu vida

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Carol Beeley

I Wasn’t Tired. I Was in Heart Failure.

I had no idea how sick I was until, in bed one night channel surfing, a Rosie O’Donnell show saved my life

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Carol Beeley

No estaba cansada. Tenía insuficiencia cardiaca.

No sabía cuán enferma estaba hasta que una noche mientras buscaba qué ver en la televisión encontré un programa de Rosie O’Donnell que salvó mi vida

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What Women Need to Know About Heart Failure

Heart failure is more common in women than you may think. Here’s what you need to know.

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Lo que debes saber de la insuficiencia cardiaca

La insuficiencia cardiaca es más común para las mujeres que lo que podrías pensar. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.

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Illustration of a blood test for Lipoprotein(a)

Lipoprotein (a): The Heart Health Risk Factor You Need to Know About

Understanding your Lp(a) level can be a key part of managing your heart health. Learn what it is, how to get tested, and what to do if your levels are high.

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Illustration of a blood test for Lipoprotein(a)

Lipoproteína (a): El factor de riesgo de la salud cardiaca que debes conocer

Comprender tu nivel de Lp(a) puede ser una parte clave del manejo de tu salud cardiaca. Conoce lo que es, cómo someterse a pruebas y qué hacer si tienes niveles altos.

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Marcie Westwater

Stress Caused My Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

I thought I was healthy, but everyday stress was damaging my heart

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True or False: Hypertension Quiz

True or False: Hypertension

Get the lowdown on high blood pressure

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Cold Plunge, Anyone?

Here's what you need to know if you're thinking about dipping your toe into this icy health trend

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Take Heart During Perimenopause

Take Heart During Perimenopause

The risk for heart disease increases as you approach menopause. But there are things you can do to help protect your heart.

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spontaneous coronary artery dissection

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection 101

This heart condition affects mostly women. Here’s what you need to know.

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Tricia Marciel

It Wasn’t Stage Fright. I Was Having a Heart Attack at Age 39.

Like many people, I thought I was too young to have a heart attack — but it can happen to anyone

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WomenTalk: The Link Between Diabetes and Your Heart

In this episode of WomenTalk, we’ll learn all about the link between heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

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Getting Real About Red Yeast Rice

Does red yeast rice lower cholesterol? Here’s what you need to know.

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WomenTalk: All About Triglycerides

Cardiologist Nieca Goldberg, M.D. discusses everything triglycerides

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FAQs About Heart Valve Disease

You’ve heard of heart disease, but heart valve disease is on the rise. Learn about the risk factors and screening options for this deadly condition.

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Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?

Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?

Heart disease doesn't just affect men — it's also the #1 killer of women in the U.S.

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