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Himanshu Agarwal, MD

Himanshu Agarwal, MD

Dr. Himanshu Agarwal is an Interventional Cardiologist and currently serves as Director of the Structural Heart Program at CHI Health Heart and Vascular Institute in Omaha, Nebraska.

Freedom from Blood Thinners: Exploring Safe Alternatives for Atrial Fibrillation Patients

By Himanshu Agarwal, MD

FEB 03, 2025 | Heart Health

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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Ticking Clocks and Ticking Valves: What Older Adults Need to Know About Heart Valves and Aging
By Himanshu Agarwal, MD JAN 31, 2025 | Heart Health
Understanding how these valves function and how aging affects them is vital for maintaining cardiovascular health in later life.
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Heart Valve Disease - Is It Worse Than Cancer?
By Himanshu Agarwal, MD JUN 04, 2024 | Heart Health
Many people put up with symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, or explain away a heart murmur that’s actually a sign of something more serious.
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Afib? Give Up Blood Thinners for Good
By Himanshu Agarwal, MD MAY 24, 2024 | Heart Health
Blood-thinning medications are the long-standing treatment for Afib because they help prevent the formation of clots or break up existing clots which can cause a stroke. Unfortunately, these medications also increase your risk for bleeding.
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This Stroke Risk Factor Hides in Your Heart
By Himanshu Agarwal, MD APR 26, 2024 | Heart Health
Could you be walking around with a tiny hole in your heart and not know it? That’s the case for one in four people, due to an anatomic condition.
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AI Making Waves in Health Care
By Himanshu Agarwal, MD JAN 02, 2024 | Heart Health
The giant leaps now occurring with artificial intelligence have the potential to be truly game changing, which makes this an incredibly exciting for health care providers. What does it mean for the care you receive?
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“Surgery Without Surgery” For Your Heart
By Himanshu Agarwal, MD AUG 21, 2023 | Heart Health
It’s not unusual to slow down a bit as we age. But if you feel easily tired or weak...
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