What is Cardiac Catheterization?
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Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that is used to diagnose and treat conditions impacting the heart. A flexible, slender tube - a catheter - is read more
When Is the Best Time to See a Cardiologist?
When Is the Best Time to See a Cardiologist?
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A cardiologist is a physician who focuses on illness affecting the heart and the blood vessels. Someone who experiences heart problems or read more
Are Spider Veins Harmful?
Are Spider Veins Harmful?
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Spider veins are a milder type of varicose veins. They can be unsightly when their weblike patterns (hence the name) are visible on the surface of read more
Benefits of a Stress Test
Benefits of a Stress Test
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When you have a heart problem or when your doctor suspects one, you might need to take a stress test. This type of test can provide your doctor with read more
Am I A Candidate For A Leg Arterial Sonogram?
Am I A Candidate For A Leg Arterial Sonogram?
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What Is a Leg Arterial Sonogram? A sonogram is a type of diagnostic imaging procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to create an image of the read more
Treatment For Coronary Artery Disease
Treatment For Coronary Artery Disease
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Coronary artery disease occurs when the blood vessels responsible for supplying many of the heart’s needs -- including oxygenated blood and necessary read more
Causes Of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Causes Of Deep Vein Thrombosis
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You may have heard warnings that it’s important to walk around and stretch your legs when you’re on a plane or work in an environment where you are read more
What Causes Spider Veins?
What Causes Spider Veins?
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Spider veins that appear on your body, such as your legs, usually don’t cause major health problems. However, their highly visible appearance can read more
Signs That You May Need An Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Signs That You May Need An Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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When your doctor has reason to suspect that you might be at risk of having a heart problem, you might need to have an electrocardiogram (EKG) done. An read more
How To Prevent A Heart Attack
How To Prevent A Heart Attack
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What is a Heart Attack? A heart attack is a sudden and acute episode of coronary thrombosis, a situation in which blood flow to the heart is blocked. read more
