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According to the American Heart Association, aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common type of heart valve disease and affects about 20% of older Americans. For years, the only treatment…
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Some people are genetically more likely to get heart disease, but that doesn’t mean…
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What causes heart disease? Heart disease isn’t a single illness. Instead, it represents several conditions impacting the heart’s ability to function. The most common type of heart disease in the…
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Is your heart condition a constant added weight on your mind and schedule? Navigating everyday life between doctor visits and treatment schedules can be more challenging than those around you…
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease that creates an abnormal thickness of the heart muscle, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. HCM is the most common form…
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If you’ve recently experienced a heart event, you’ve probably heard some version of the following: “Make sure you’re planning heart-healthy meals.” “Eat only healthy foods for the heart.” ”Focus on…
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It’s an increasingly familiar scene in homes across the country: A middle-aged woman returns home from her nine-to-five job. Her house is alive with activity — the familiar din of…
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Sara Karlin, 70, lives on a hill. In the past, when she’d go for a walk in her Portland neighborhood, she’d have to pause halfway up the hill to catch…
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Jeffrey Luckenbach is a Mended Hearts member and retired educator and coach. In 2021 he suffered a heart attack. He shares his story of recovery and hope for the…
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This blog was written by Mended Hearts member and visitor Kenny Kates. In it, Kates shares his personal journey of living with heart disease and now a pacemaker with humor…
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