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How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Heart and What You Can Do About It

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Secondary hypertension : This type results from an underlying condition such as kidney disease, hormonal disorders, or the use of certain medications. The Link Between High Blood Pressure and Heart Health Your heart and blood vessels form a complex network that ensures oxygen and nutrients reach every part of your body.

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Is Anemia Common After Heart Bypass Surgery?

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This condition occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become blocked or narrowed by plaque buildup. As a result, the heart doesnt receive enough oxygen-rich blood, which can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, or even a heart attack.

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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

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A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).