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Doctor Appointments: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

American Heart Association News Feed - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 7:22am
The American Heart Association explains that one of the most important relationships you’ll ever have is the one you’ll develop with your doctor. Learn why.

Conditions

American Heart Association News Feed - Thu, 06/13/2013 - 11:38am
What is heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease or coronary heart disease? The American Heart Association explains various cardiovascular conditions and heart conditions, the causes of heart disease, the symptoms of heart disease, the prevention of heart disease, the diagnosis of heart disease the treatment of heart disease and gives tools and resources for patients with cardiovascular conditions.11/14/13 3:41 PM

Reduce Blood Sugar With Life's Simple 7® Infographic

American Heart Association News Feed - Tue, 06/04/2013 - 8:52am
The American Heart Association and Life's Simple 7 help you understand and reduce blood glucose levels and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke caused by type 2 diabetes.

Reduce Blood Sugar with Life's Simple 7

American Heart Association News Feed - Tue, 06/04/2013 - 8:45am
The American Heart Association helps you learn to reduce blood sugar using these simple tips.

Life's Simple 7® | Reduce Blood Sugar

American Heart Association News Feed - Tue, 06/04/2013 - 7:44am
The American Heart Association explains that reducing blood sugar is one of Life's Simple 7 keys to prevention of heart disease and how a few simple changes can help you avoid type 2 diabetes.

Doctor Appointments: You and Your Healthcare Providers

American Heart Association News Feed - Mon, 06/03/2013 - 4:53pm
The American Heart Association explains that one of the most important relationships you’ll ever have is the one you’ll develop with your doctor. Learn why.

Meditation and Heart Disease, Stroke

American Heart Association News Feed - Mon, 06/03/2013 - 4:51pm
The American Heart Association explains that meditation could help you lower your risks of cardiovascular disease.

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

American Heart Association News Feed - Mon, 06/03/2013 - 8:11am
The American Heart Association explains that having advanced heart failure does not mean you have run out of treatment options and shared decision making can help.

Staying Hydrated - Staying Healthy

American Heart Association News Feed - Wed, 05/29/2013 - 7:14am
The American Heart Association explains that staying hydrated is critical for your heart health.

Answers by Heart Fact Sheets

American Heart Association News Feed - Tue, 05/28/2013 - 2:27pm
The American Heart Association offers these Answers by Heart patient information sheets address cardiovascular conditions, treatments and tests, and lifestyle and risk reduction. Some topics are also available in Spanish.

How High Blood Pressure is Diagnosed

American Heart Association News Feed - Tue, 05/28/2013 - 8:52am
The American Heart Association explains how high blood pressure, also called hypertension, is diagnosed.

What are the Symptoms of High Blood Pressure?

American Heart Association News Feed - Tue, 05/28/2013 - 7:45am
The American Heart Association explains the symptoms of high blood pressure, also called hypertension and the "silent killer" because it generally has no symptoms.

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

American Heart Association News Feed - Tue, 05/28/2013 - 7:35am
The American Heart Association explains how to keep track of your blood pressure levels at home in addition to regular measurements taken at a healthcare professional's office. Download the American Heart Association's blood pressure tracker chart to help monitor your blood pressure at home.

Tetralogy of Fallot

American Heart Association News Feed - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 8:09am
The American Heart Association explains the congenital heart defect Tetralogy of Fallot in children and adults.

Medication Interactions: Food, Supplements and Other Drugs

American Heart Association News Feed - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 7:35am
The American Heart Association explains that Some foods, supplements and other risks can hurt effectiveness of medications but that doesn’t mean patients get a free pass when it comes to eating their veggies.

Heart Valves Explained

American Heart Association News Feed - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 1:20pm
The American Heart Association explains heart valves.

Web Booklet: Adults With Congenital Heart Defects

American Heart Association News Feed - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 1:25pm
Web Booklet for adults who have been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.

AHA/ASA Blood Pressure Monitoring Program

American Heart Association News Feed - Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:29am
Learn more about the American Heart Association blood pressure monitoring programs.

Life's Simple 7® | Manage Blood Pressure

American Heart Association News Feed - Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:56am
The American Heart Association explains that managing blood pressure is one of Life's Simple 7 keys to prevention of heart disease and how a few simple changes can help you avoid high blood pressure.

Patient Education Resources for Healthcare Professionals

American Heart Association News Feed - Tue, 05/14/2013 - 8:19am
The American Heart Association helps your patients learn about heart disease and cardiovascular conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, congenital heart defects, diabetes, heart failure, stroke, cardiac arrest, cardiac rehab, peripheral artery disease, pad, cardiovascular conditions of childhood, HIV, hiv and your heart, tools, resources

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