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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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How can I follow my diabetes meal plan during holidays?

If you have diabetes, you may worry about what you will eat for holiday meals. With a little bit of planning, you can enjoy holiday celebrations as much as before your diagnosis—and perhaps e...
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On Aug 29

How common is peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

More than 10 million Americans suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD), and yet many people don't know what it is or how to treat it. About half the people with PAD do not know they have it...
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On Aug 23

How can I improve my sleep?

Improving your sleep is not just important for your day-to-day quality of life; it is also important for maintaining your cardiovascular health. While severe sleep problems require guidance of a ph...
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On Aug 21

How can I be happy?

Stress, anger, depression and pessimism are all thought to contribute to heart disease and other forms of illness. Although happiness may be related in part to your genes, research shows there are ...
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On Aug 20

How can diabetes increase the risk of heart disease?

The relationship between diabetes and heart disease is clear, but the causes are complex. Over time, too much glucose in the blood damages nerves and blood vessels. This in turn can cause heart dis...
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On Aug 16

What is an implantable loop recorder (ILR)?

Sometimes your cardiologist will want to gather information about how your heart functions over a period of time outside of the medical office. One method for gathering data is an implantable loop ...
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On Aug 13

What is a computerized tomography (CT) scan?

A computed tomography (CT) scan is a scan that uses x-rays to take detailed cross-sectional images of the body, including the arteries and beating heart. A contrast dye is injected into a vein. As ...
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On Aug 10

What are the risks of an angiogram?

Angiograms are generally safe. However, there are risks with any test. Bleeding, infection and irregular heartbeat can occur. More serious complications, such as heart attack, stroke and death can ...
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On Aug 09

Why are some children born with 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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On Aug 02

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is a common condition in which you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or returning to sleep after you awaken. It can be a chronic (long-term) problem if it lasts more than 3 nigh...
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On Aug 02

What are anomalous coronary arteries?

Anomalous coronary arteries are a rare occurrence in which the arteries that supply the heart with blood (the coronary arteries) do not come from the usual location on the large artery that arises ...
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On Jul 31

What is angioplasty?

Angioplasty is a procedure performed by an interventional cardiologist to reopen a clogged or blocked artery for blood flow. During the procedure, a catheter (a thin, flexible tube) is inserted thr...
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On Jun 20

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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On Jun 20

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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