Heart & Vascular

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Young drinkers beware: Binge drinking may cause stroke, heart risks

Young adults who binge drink often are risking higher blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

Doctor speaking to patient on reducing afib stroke risks.

How to reduce AFib stroke risks

From anticoagulants to surgical options, here’s what you need to know to prevent AFib-related brain attacks.

Learning how to survive a heart attack alone.

How to survive a heart attack when you’re alone

The first few hours after a heart attack are critical. Learn about heart-attack warning signs and what to do if symptoms strike.

Runner massaging pain in leg. Consider PAD treatment.

Legs aching when you exercise? It might be PAD

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, occurs when one or more of the arteries supplying blood to the extremities is compromised. Here’s what to watch for, and when to seek help.

Nurse checking patient's blood pressure to catch early warning signs of stroke.

Surviving a stroke: Why access to a comprehensive stroke center matters

Timing is everything when it comes to stroke survival. Here’s what’s unique about a comprehensive stroke center, from cerebrovascular surgery options to neurocritical care.

Don’t ignore the early warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest

New findings suggest that patients who respond to early symptoms could save their lives.

Heart failure: It’s not what you think

Heart failure is more prevalent in the South. Here's what you need to know.

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Making the heart care transition from pediatrics to adulthood

Young patients with congenital heart disease must learn to manage their condition as they become adults. Here’s what you need to know about making this important shift.

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How otherwise healthy children can have very high cholesterol levels

Discover what parents should watch for, and how to detect and treat familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).