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AHA News: Stress From Work, Home Can Harm Women’s Hearts

AHA News: Stress From Work, Home Can Harm Women’s Hearts

Latest Heart News MONDAY, May 20, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Even with supportive spouses, many women still find themselves helping the kids with homework and cleaning up household messes, often while scrambling to make dinner after a 10-hour workday filled with deadlines and challenging colleagues. All that stress could put women at higher […]

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Aldactone (spironolactone) vs. Lasix (furosemide)

Aldactone (spironolactone) vs. Lasix (furosemide)

Aldactone vs. Lasix: What’s the difference? Aldactone (spironolactone) and Lasix (furosemide) are types of diuretics used to remove excess fluid from the body in congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease. Aldactone also is used to counteract the effects of excessive adrenal aldosterone production (hyperaldosteronism). Side effects of Aldactone and that are […]

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What to know about nitroglycerin

What to know about nitroglycerin

When something restricts blood flow to the heart muscle, a person can experience intense chest pain that doctors call angina. People often use the drug nitroglycerin to relieve chest pain that angina causes. Most often, the reason for the decrease in blood flow is plaque formation and narrowing of the arteries supplying blood to the […]

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More women risking heart health through lack of exercise

More women risking heart health through lack of exercise

A new study finds that the number of women in the United States with cardiovascular disease who are not doing enough physical activity is on the rise. Women between 40 and 64 years of age are getting less and less exercise, new research shows. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in […]

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How much coffee is too much for the heart?

How much coffee is too much for the heart?

For many people, coffee is the magical brew that kickstarts the day, a much-needed pick-me-up in the afternoon, and sometimes even a well-appreciated digestive after dinner. However, how much coffee is too much? A large new study claims to hold the answer. How much coffee might increase habitual drinkers’ cardiovascular risk? “What on earth could […]

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Lipitor (atorvastatin) vs. Niacin (nicotinic acid, vitamin B3)

Lipitor (atorvastatin) vs. Niacin (nicotinic acid, vitamin B3)

What are the side effects of Lipitor and niacin? Lipitor Lipitor is generally well tolerated. Minor side effects include: Other commonly reported side effects include: Lipitor may cause liver and muscle damage. Serious liver damage caused by statins is rare. Liver tests should be performed at the beginning of treatment then as needed thereafter. Inflammation […]

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AHA News: Study Finds Higher Risk of Stroke-Linked Plaque in Men, Possible Test for Women

AHA News: Study Finds Higher Risk of Stroke-Linked Plaque in Men, Possible Test for Women

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, May 16, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Men are more likely than women to develop unstable plaques in their neck arteries, a dangerous condition that can lead to strokes, according to new research that also identified a helpful warning sign for rupture-prone plaques in women. The preliminary study, presented Thursday […]

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AHA News: At 38, Father of Five Survived 3 Strokes

AHA News: At 38, Father of Five Survived 3 Strokes

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, May 16, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Lee Stroy was surprised when at age 38 his doctor told him he had high blood pressure. The doctor said it wasn’t too extreme and wrote him a prescription to help get his numbers under control. With Christmas a week away, Lee – […]