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Heart disease describes a variety of disorders and conditions that can affect the heart. The most common type of heart disease is coronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease. Heart disease is the No.1 killer of both women and men today but can be prevented. You can reduce your risk of heart disease by making certain lifestyle changes. This site will help you find out if you are at risk and to learn ways to prevent heart disease. NetWellness Article (More)

General Information

  • About Heart Disease OSU Article
  • Heart Disease in Women NetWellness Article
  • Heart Diseases MedlinePlus

    • The Body

  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) NetWellness Article
  • Anatomy of the Heart OSU Article
  • Fatty Deposits in a Coronary Artery - Animation (Merck Manual)
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    • Complications

  • Make the Link! Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke (American Diabetes Association)

    • Symptoms and Tests

  • Are You At An Increased Risk Of Having a Heart Attack? (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
  • ECG: Reading the Waves - Animation (Merck Manual)
  • Heart Disease Risk Assessment OSU Article
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    • Treatment

  • A Tricky Part of Heart Transplant: Preparing for Surgery OSU Article
  • Doctors Urge Earlier Treatment for Heart Failure OSU Article
  • Online Pre-Anesthesia Interview NetWellness Article
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    • Staying Healthy

  • Preventing Heart Disease in Diabetics Takes Special Effort OSU Article
  • Ward Off Heart Disease ... Before it Strikes NetWellness Article
  • Add Heart Ejection Fraction to List of Risk Factors to Know OSU Article
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