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Educational articles about the heart for patients and companions.
Heart attack signs in women
A heart attack in women does not always start with classic chest pain. Sudden tiredness, nausea, jaw and back pain and breathlessness can also be signs. This article explains what to watch for and why you should not wait.
ReadIs every chest pain from the heart?
Most chest pain is not serious, but you cannot be sure from how the pain feels. This article explains the common causes, which signs need 115, and why diagnosing yourself is not a good idea.
ReadWhat does a heart echo show?
An echo makes moving pictures of the heart with sound waves. This article explains what an echo report usually talks about, what an echo does not show, and how to prepare your questions for the doctor.
ReadWhy is high blood pressure silent?
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms and many people who have it do not know. This article explains why measuring is the only way to find out, what the numbers say and when high pressure becomes urgent.
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