Suzanne Calicchio, 48, hopes to encourage people to take the signs and symptoms of a heart attack more seriously, after…
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‘Little Darth Vader’ actor gets new heart valve, pacemaker
Max Page, the child actor who gained fame after playing “little Darth Vader” in a 2011 Super Bowl commercial, was…
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1 in 3 US adults have risk factors for stroke, heart disease
About a third of U.S. adults have a collection of risk factors that increases their risk of heart disease and…
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British biotech firm sets crowdfunding record with heart drug
A British biotech company founded by a Nobel prize winner has raised what it says is a record 691,000 pounds…
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Falls may be tied to irregular heartbeat
Older adults who suffer a fall are twice as likely to have a common type of irregular heartbeat known as…
Read MoreDoctors may not fully explain risks of common heart procedure
Patients mulling whether to get a common procedure to unclog blocked arteries may not get enough information from their doctors…
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Take Heart! A Good Marriage Protects Even After a Bypass
Married heart patients were more likely to be alive 15 years after surgery than singles, and the happier the couple,…
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New Drug Cuts Deaths After Heart Attack, Study Says
A large study finds that people recovering from a heart attack or severe chest pain are much less likely to…
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Quitting cigarettes may benefit cardiovascular health sooner than expected
Thinking of kicking your cigarette habit? If you’re a light-to-moderate smoker, new research shows that quitting can lower your risk…
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3-year-old gets new heart for birthday
Most 3-year-olds want toys for their birthdays, but one little Atlanta girl got what she really needed— a new heart.…
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