CHI Health offers advice for patients looking to maintain their heart health or get a better idea of diseases that can affect their heart.
High blood pressure means your heart is working harder than it should, pushing blood through your arteries with excessive force. This constant strain can damage your blood vessels, leading to serious health problems.
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Afib causes the heart's upper chambers (atria) to beat irregularly, increasing the risk of blood clots forming. These clots can travel to the brain, causing a stroke.
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Plaque is composed of cholesterol, calcium, and other cellular debris, and it can adhere to the inner walls of your arteries causing buildup.
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Understanding how these valves function and how aging affects them is vital for maintaining cardiovascular health in later life.
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Make 2025 the year you improve your heart health. Here are five steps to start improving your heart health now.
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Just as the pipes in your house can become clogged over years of use, the human body’s miles of arteries can become narrowed due to the buildup of plaque.
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High cholesterol is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to a serious heart condition called atherosclerosis.
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