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Know the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, understanding the condition can help you manage it. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a lot in common, but the differences are important.

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Is It Heart Failure?

The earlier heart failure is diagnosed and treated, the better.

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8 Facts About High Cholesterol

Find out why regular cholesterol checks are essential to maintain your heart health.

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When Should I Worry About an Irregular Heartbeat?

Some arrhythmias are not serious, but others need a doctor’s attention.

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Are There More Heart Attacks During the Holidays?

Learn why heart attacks often spike during the holiday season and what you can do to lower your risk.

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CardioMEMS™ Device for Monitoring Advanced Heart Failure: 5 Things to Know

Learn how this home monitoring device can help people with late-stage heart failure avoid hospitalization and have a longer, healthier life.

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Short of Breath with a History of Pulmonary Embolism?

Learn why you may need immediate treatment if you’re short of breath after having a pulmonary embolism. It can be a symptom of a serious condition called CTEPH.

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What Are the Risk Factors for Heart Disease in Women?

Did you know that 90% of women have at least one risk factor that raises their chances for heart disease? Dr. Deborah Crabbe explains the 5 most common risks and offers prevention tips.

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Inventing a New Way to Dissolve Dangerous Blood Clots

In this Q&A, Dr. Bashir discusses how he came up with the idea for a device that helps patients make a full recovery from life-threatening clots, and next steps for testing the device in clinical trials.

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Can Cancer Cause Heart Disease?

Heart damage that occurs as a side effect of cancer treatment is known as cardiotoxicity, and it can happen during treatment or years after. Learn how we help to protect your heart.

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