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A study from University of Iowa researchers investigates the impact of low-dose aspirin on blood pressure in older adults. Previous research has shown that high-dose aspirin — especially when used ...

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They concluded that I had a mild heart attack called a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) due to COVID. How is ...

ACS: Acute coronary syndrome; CV: Cardiovascular; MI: Myocardial infarction; PCI: Percutaneous coronary intervention; TIA: Transient ischemic attack.

Heart disease, including heart attacks and strokes, remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Despite efforts ...

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Her work has previously appeared in Billboard, Forbes, and Reader's Digest. A Utah mom of two suffered a heart attack after working out on a treadmill — and now she’s speaking out about the ...

Novo Nordisk’s trial was limited to people living with obesity who had a previous heart attack or stroke, or symptoms of peripheral artery disease such as clogged arteries in the arms or legs.