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CPR: Know the Basics and Local Resources

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Learn about the importance of CPR with step-by-step guidance on how to perform it, and learn valuable information about local resources for training.

What Does a Cardiothoracic Surgeon Do? Answers to Common Questions

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What is cardiothoracic surgery, and what conditions do cardiothoracic surgeons treat? Get answers to common questions about cardiothoracic surgery.

Can Meditation Lower Blood Pressure?

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Can meditating daily really lower your blood pressure on a long-term basis? And if so, how much meditation do you need?

Do You Need a Calcium Score Test?

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A calcium score test (calcium scoring) is a non-invasive, low-risk heart scan used to find out more about your risk of heart disease.

Alcohol and Heart Disease

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Heavy drinking can weaken the heart muscle and increase your risk of cardiovascular complications, such as heart attacks.

Who Qualifies For a TAVR Procedure?

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Patients with a weak heart, prior heart surgery, prior stroke, or severe aortic stenosis may qualify for TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure.

Pre Existing Heart Disease and Pregnancy

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Women who were born with congenital heart conditions or who have been diagnosed with heart disease later in life are often under the care of cardiologists for ongoing monitoring of their hearts.

Preventive Cardiology: Taking Steps to Prevent Heart Disease

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A cardiologist will take preventive measures to assess and monitor risk factors and if needed they can suggest appropriate treatments or interventions.

What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening?

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening checks to see if an aorta is bulging or swelling. If there is bulging or swelling, then you will be diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

How Automated External Defibrillators Save Lives

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An Automated External Defibrillator is an easy-to-use device that can save a life in a few seconds. Here is everything you need to know about these machines.