Recognize Your Symptoms As you become more aware of how to manage your diagnosis with the MAWDS plan, you’ll learn how crucial YOU are in maintaining your health. The final component of this plan highlights the importance in recognizing your own heart failure symptoms and taking appropriate action. What if my symptoms become worse? It […]
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Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease, or CAD, is when the coronary arteries that supply oxygen and blood to the heart are narrowed. This is usually caused by atherosclerosis, when cholesterol, fat, and other substances collect in the arteries. This collection of substances is usually called plaque, and it scares and irritates the arteries, which cause them to […]