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Heart-healthy eating involves choosing certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables, while limiting others, such as saturated and trans fats and added sugars. Your doctor may recommend the heart-healthy Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan because it has been proven to lower high blood pressure and “bad” LDL cholesterol in the blood. Visit our Delicious Heart-Healthy Eating page for recipes, cooking tips, and more.

Los signos y síntomas varían según el tipo de angina y el sexo (hombre o mujer). Los síntomas de la angina pueden diferir en la gravedad, la ubicación en el cuerpo, la duración y en qué tanto alivio siente al descansar o tomar medicamentos. Ya que los síntomas de la angina y de un ataque al corazón pueden ser los mismos, llame al 9-1-1 si siente molestias en el pecho que no desaparezcan con reposo o medicamentos.

After your baby leaves the hospital, he or she will likely need follow-up care. It is important to follow your child’s treatment plan and get regular care. It is also important to take care of your mental health as you care for your baby at home.

Your doctor may diagnose angina based on your medical history, a physical exam, and diagnostic tests and procedures. These tests can help assess whether you need immediate treatment for a heart attack. Some of these tests may help rule out other conditions.

BPD is a type of neonatal respiratory disease that develops as a result of a newborn's lungs not developing normally while the baby is growing in the womb or not developing fully if the baby was born premature. These babies’ lungs are fragile and can be easily irritated or inflamed after birth. Ventilation, high levels of oxygen, or infections can also damage premature newborns' lungs.

People who have certain conditions may benefit from CABG, such as those who have obstructive coronary artery disease, a type of ischemic heart disease. Obstructive coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in the coronary arteries that supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood.

Los síntomas frecuentes de la enfermedad coronaria incluyen angina y dificultad para respirar. Las complicaciones de la enfermedad coronaria pueden ser ataque cardíaco, insuficiencia cardíaca y arritmia.

La aterosclerosis es una enfermedad en la que se deposita placa dentro de las arterias. Las arterias son vasos sanguíneos que llevan sangre rica en oxígeno al corazón y a otras partes del cuerpo.

Peripheral artery disease is more common in blacks than any other racial or ethnic group. The major risk factors for peripheral artery disease include smoking, older age, and diseases and conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, coronary heart disease, stroke, and metabolic syndrome.

The main symptom of insomnia is trouble falling or staying asleep, even if you have enough time and the right conditions for good sleep. Over time, untreated insomnia may raise your risk of certain health problems or workplace or road accidents.