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Pacemakers save lives and make living more comfortable
There are areas in the heart called pacemakers that send electrical signals to the rest of the heart, setting the speed or pace of the heartbeat. These pacemakers speed the heart up during exercise or hard work and slow it down again during rest. If... |
Aug. 1, 2009 |
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High blood pressure - What it means for your heart
You may already know high blood pressure or hypertension is one of the leading risk factors for heart attack and stroke, but do you know why? The heart and blood vessels together form the cardiovascular system, and a defect in either one is bound... |
March 23, 2009 |
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Got Leg Pain?
Do your legs cramp up after walking a block or two? Does the cramping go away after resting for a few minutes? If so, you may have Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (LEAD).The inner lining of the arteries usually is very smooth allowing the blood... |
Nov. 17, 2008 |