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Your scar will heal best if you keep the area clean, dry and covered for an appropriate amount of time
If you don’t have other symptoms, try using relaxation techniques and vagal maneuvers to calm your heart down
Grapefruit contains natural chemical compounds that can interfere with certain medications when it’s consumed in large amounts
All heart valve diseases affect your heart’s valves, but there are some differences between symptoms, risk factors and how they can impact your health
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Moderate-intensity exercise, like walking, cycling and swimming, is typically recommended
The heart condition can advance at different rates, and typically can be classified as mild, moderate or severe
If you have other cardiac symptoms, and antacids aren’t working, it’s time to call emergency services
Yes, newer guidelines say mild intensity activity is OK for most people with this type of heart disease
Altered genes may cause your heart muscle to thicken
Chronic stress can trigger palpitations, inflammation, angina and other serious heart issues
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