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Dilated Cardiomyopathy
What is dilated cardiomyopathy?Dilated cardiomyopathy is a serious condition that weakens your heart muscle and
causes it to stretch, or dilate. When your heart muscle is weak, it can't pump
out blood as well as it should, so more blood...
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Heart Failure
What is heart failure?Heart failure means that your heart muscle does not
pump as much blood as your body needs. Failure does not mean that your heart
has stopped. It means that your heart is not pumping as well as it
should.Because...
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Heart disease: Exercising for a healthy heart
When you have
coronary artery disease, it is very important to
exercise regularly. If you aren't already active, your doctor may want you to
begin an exercise program. Even if you can only do a small amount of exercise,
it is...
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Heart Problems
Everyone can benefit from learning about heart health. If you or a loved
one is living with a heart condition, or if you want to learn how to prevent
heart problems in the future, our topics can give you the information you need.
From...
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Change in Heartbeat
Your
heart normally beats in a regular rhythm and rate that is just right for the
work your body is doing at any moment. The usual resting heart rate for adults
is between 50 to 100 beats per minute. Children have naturally higher...
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