American Heart Association

10 Ways to Control Your High Blood Pressure

Know what your weight should be. Keep it at or below that level. Don't use too much salt in cooking or at meals. Avoid
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View an illustration of the Pulmonary Veins

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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

I have been told that my 6-year-old daughter has pulmonary hypertension. What does this mean? Is it the same as the
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Coping with Feelings

Medical reporter John Hammarley discusses anxiety and depression Information for cardiac rehab patients on handling the
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Quit smoking, manage weight and control blood sugar and carbohydrate intake. How cholesterol, hypertension and more can
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Congenital Heart Disease

Information on congenital heart disease in adults and children Congenital means inborn or existing at birth. Among the
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The Bad Fats Brothers- Sat and Trans

They're a charming pair, Sat and Trans. But that doesn't mean they make good friends. Read on to learn how they clog
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Shake Your Salt Habit

The average American consumes about 6 to 18 grams of salt daily. That's roughly one to three teaspoonfuls. Your body
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Anticoagulation

Some people with congenital heart defects, especially those who are cyanotic (blue), have had heart valve replacements
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Therapeutic Cardiac Catheterizations for Children with Congenital Heart Disease A therapeutic cardiac catheterization
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Stroke is a Woman's Problem Too

Stroke is the third leading cause of death for American women after diseases of the heart and cancer. It claims more
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The Better Fats Sisters- Mon and Poly

These ladies are charmers in their own way -- they look out for you and your heart. The sisters love it when you cook
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New guidelines regarding antibiotics to prevent ...

New guidelines regarding antibiotics to prevent infective endocarditis The American Heart Association recently updated
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Office of Chief Executive Officer

The American Heart Association is divided into the National Center and eight affiliate offices that cover the United
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Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

Over the past few decades, there's been a revolution in caring for children with congenital heart defects. Advances in
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