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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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Can You Reverse Plaque Buildup in Your Arteries?
By Ram Balasubramanian, MBBS FEB 02, 2025 | Heart Health
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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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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5 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health in 2025
By Brianna Hoden, APRN JAN 30, 2025 | Heart Health
Make 2025 the year you improve your heart health. Here are five steps to start improving your heart health now.
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Inside Artery Disease: Peripheral and Carotid Artery Diseases
By Kallie Roberts, DO OCT 28, 2024 | Heart Health
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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Is Your Vascular Health at Risk? Understanding Atherosclerosis
By Kallie Roberts, DO OCT 10, 2024 | Heart Health
High cholesterol is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to a serious heart condition called atherosclerosis.
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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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