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Heart disease

Heart diseases (heart attack, heart failure,) risk factors, treatment, prevention, and heart health.

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Heart disease

myocarditis

Health care; Heart disease

Inflammation of the heart muscles. The symptoms may vary between individuals - some experience no symptoms, others have flu-like symptoms, and others can feel chest pains and palpitations.

hypertension

Health care; Heart disease

High blood pressure; when the blood streaming through arteries creates a force against the artery walls.

myocardium

Health care; Heart disease

The scientific name for the heart muscle.

congenital heart defects

Health care; Heart disease

Heart defects present at birth.

lipid

Health care; Heart disease

Fat circulating in the blood.

syncope

Health care; Heart disease

The medical term for fainting or loss of consciousness.

dyspnea

Health care; Heart disease

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.

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