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The world’s leading heart doctors created SecondsCount.org to give you the most complete, unbiased, accurate, and up-to-date information available on heart and vascular disease. From the most basic questions about your cardiovascular health to the latest news on diagnosis, treatment and prevention, SecondsCount.org has the answers you need to make the best decisions for your cardiovascular health.

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3 Days Ago

Do only older people have strokes?

Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. Even children have strokes. In fact, 1.5 percent to 2.5 percent of people between 40 and 6...
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What are the benefits of regular exercise?

Regular exercise has amazing benefits. Remember that structured exercise is not the only way to achieve physical fitness: routine tasks count as physical activity too. Physical activity: Helps y...
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On Jun 15

How can atrial fibrillation (AFib) cause a stroke?

Your heart’s beating is governed by a series of natural electrical impulses that cause the chambers of the heart to contract in a carefully timed sequence. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a cond...
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On May 16

If I'm treated for PAD, am I still at risk for cardiovascular issues?

It is important to remember that medication and procedures such as angioplasty, stenting and surgery do not cure peripheral artery disease (PAD). We continue to accumulate plaque (a fatty substance...
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On May 16

How can I eat healthy when dining out?

When dining out, keeping things simple is an easy guideline for heart-healthy eating. Choosing whole foods rather than combined foods or casseroles generally gives you more control over your meal. ...
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On Apr 18

What should I expect at my first visit to a cardiologist?

When you go to a cardiologist for the first time, as with any doctor, there are things you can do to prepare in advance. Compile a personal health history and a health history of your family. G...
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On Mar 21

How does my family history affect my risk for heart disease?

Heart disease is hereditary in certain groups of patients. Generally, if a man has a heart attack before the age of 45, or a woman before the age of 55, that person’s children are at greater ...
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On May 05, 2017

What are other kinds of cardiomyopathy?

In dilated cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle weakens and the heart becomes enlarged. As the heart becomes stretched, its lower chambers (ventricles) are less able to pump blood efficiently. Eventual...
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On May 19, 2016

What are flavonoids?

Some foods, such as grapes, tea and chocolate, contain special components called phytochemicals that may be beneficial to your heart health. Enjoying them in moderation may be doing somet...
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On Dec 29, 2015

Does smoking affect my sexual performance?

Not only is quitting smoking one of the most important things you can do for your cardiovascular health, it can also be of benefit to your sexual health. Nicotine in cigarettes affects hormonal bal...
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On Dec 16, 2014

How does exercise affect the risk of heart disease?

In most cases, the benefits of physical activity outweigh the risks. People with coronary disease who exercise are overall less likely to have a heart attack than those people with coronary disease...
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On Dec 14, 2014

What questions should I ask my doctor about heart disease?

Being prepared in advance for your office visit can help you make sure your doctor receives all the information he or she needs. Write down notes about your medical history as well as other members...
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On Dec 12, 2014

What are psychological stressors?

Stress can be caused by anything that requires you to change or respond to your environment. The things that make you feel stressed are called stressors. These may be minor inconveniences...
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On Dec 07, 2014

How is carotid artery disease treated?

For the last 50 years, a diagnosis of narrowing, or stenosis, in the carotid arteries would most likely result in a recommendation of surgery to prevent stroke. Surgery to remove plaque from the ca...
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On Dec 03, 2014

What causes congenital heart defects?

Much is still unknown about the causes of congenital heart disease, and in most cases a cause is never identified. Some heart defects have a genetic link, while others may be influenced by environm...
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