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Heart & Vascular

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Advanced heart failure and how an LVAD could help

How an artificial pump can help a weakened heart.

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Stages of heart failure, and how it’s treated

Ask your doctor what stage of heart failure you have.

Understanding carotid artery disease

Carotid artery disease is a leading cause of stroke, but screening and treatments are available…

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Questions to ask your health-care provider about heart failure

A detailed talk with your doctor will lead to better care.

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How heart failure is assessed

There are many tests and questions that can inform this diagnosis.

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How heart valve problems are diagnosed

These are the typical tests used to find heart valve issues.

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About surgery to repair or replace a heart valve

Why surgery for heart valve problems may be needed.

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Common medications for heart valve problems

Medications can ease symptoms of heart valve troubles.

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Three ways to treat heart valves with surgery

When possible, surgeons prefer to fix a valve rather than replace it.

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