Understanding risk factors the key to preventing heart disease
For most people, increasing heart disease awareness starts with a clear understanding of the risk factors associated with the disease. Knowing your risk is the first step in prevention.According to...
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy symptoms and treatment
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, also known as HCM, is the most common genetically inherited cardiac disease. It is caused by a mutatio...
The heart is the energy source of our entire body. It pumps blood rich in oxygen and nutrients to the rest of our body – to our brains, our hands and to all the vital organs. But if something hap...