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What Should You Avoid After a Heart Stent?

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Lisinopril vs. Benazepril and More: What’s the Best ACE Inhibitor?

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Does Alcohol Raise Your Blood Pressure? What You Need to Know

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7 Beta Blocker Interactions to Be Aware Of

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Which ARB Medication Should You Take? Comparing Losartan, Olmesartan, Telmisartan, and Valsartan

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Does Having COVID-19 Increase Your Risk for a Heart Attack and Stroke?

Written By Sophie Vergnaud, MDPublished on Oct 9, 2024
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Is a Heart Attack in Women Different? Learn How to Recognize the Signs

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Can You Have a Heart Attack Without Knowing It? Learn the Signs of a Silent Heart Attack

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Metoprolol Tartrate vs. Metoprolol Succinate ER: 4 Differences You Should Know About

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Coronary Artery Calcium Scan: What It Is and Who Needs One

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Systolic vs. Diastolic: Explaining the Top and Bottom Numbers in a Blood Pressure Reading

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What’s Atenolol’s Mechanism of Action? How This Beta Blocker Works

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What Is Carvedilol Used For? Pharmacists Answer 7 FAQs

Written By Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACPPublished on Oct 1, 2024
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Ramipril Dosages for Adults: Your GoodRx Guide

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Confused About the Link Between High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, and Stroke? We’re Here to Explain

Written By Sarah A. Samaan, MDPublished on Jul 8, 2024
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What Is the Difference Between a Heart Attack and a Cardiac Arrest — and Which Is More Dangerous?

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When Should You Call 911? 11 Reasons Not to Wait

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Are Fish Oil Pills Better for You Than Eating Fish?

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6 Blood Thinner Interactions You Should Be Aware Of

Written By Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACPPublished on Jun 3, 2024
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Is Aspirin a Good Blood Thinner for Preventing a Heart Attack and Stroke?

Written By Frank Schwalbe, MDUpdated on May 30, 2024
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Can You Reverse Heart Failure? In Some Cases, Yes

Written By Sarah A. Samaan, MDPublished on May 6, 2024
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What Do ACE Inhibitors Do, and How Do They Work?

Written By Daphne Berryhill, RPhPublished on May 1, 2024
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Is Ibuprofen a Blood Thinner? Plus 6 More FAQs About NSAIDs and Blood Thinners

Written By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMPUpdated on Apr 17, 2024
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Here Are the Major Differences Between a Heart Attack and Heart Failure

Written By Sarah A. Samaan, MDUpdated on Apr 5, 2024
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8 Things to Know About Your ACE Inhibitor

Written By Kevin Le, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPSUpdated on Apr 1, 2024
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The United States of Statins: Which Parts of the Country Have Higher Fills?

Written By Tori Marsh, MPHPublished on Mar 20, 2024
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Can Calcium Supplements Raise Your Risk of Heart Disease? A Cardiologist Explains

Written By Sarah A. Samaan, MDUpdated on Mar 15, 2024
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The 8 Most Heart-Healthy Nuts

Written By Kerry Hackworth, MS, RD, LDNPublished on Mar 14, 2024
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When to See a Cardiologist: 9 Reasons to Schedule an Appointment

Written By Sarah A. Samaan, MDUpdated on Mar 11, 2024
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A List Of 8 Common Beta Blockers And Their Differences

Written By ThienLy Neal, PharmDUpdated on Mar 5, 2024
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6 Warfarin Side Effects You Should Know About

Written By Justin DeFlorian, PharmD, BCPSPublished on Feb 28, 2024
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7 Plavix Side Effects and How to Manage Them

Written By Taylor K. Clarke, PharmDPublished on Feb 20, 2024
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Enalapril Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Alex Evans, PharmD, MBAPublished on Jan 30, 2024
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Benazepril Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Alex Evans, PharmD, MBAPublished on Jan 30, 2024
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Antiplatelet vs. Anticoagulant Blood Thinners — 4 Things to Know

Written By Justin DeFlorian, PharmD, BCPSPublished on Dec 21, 2023
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7 ACE Inhibitor Side Effects You Should Know About: Cough, Angioedema, and More

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Who Should Take Low-Dose Aspirin to Help Prevent Health Problems?

Written By Sarah A. Samaan, MDUpdated on Dec 7, 2023
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Heparin Dosages for Adults: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Rachel Feaster, PharmD, BCOP, BCPSPublished on Dec 4, 2023
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How Does Carvedilol Work? All About Its Mechanism of Action

Written By Alexa Mader, PharmDPublished on Nov 28, 2023
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Plavix Dosages for Adults: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Alex Evans, PharmD, MBAUpdated on Oct 23, 2023
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The Best Diets After a Heart Attack: Exploring Heart-Healthy Foods

Written By Zach Gossman, MS, RD, CDNUpdated on Oct 2, 2023
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What It’s Like to Recover From a Heart Attack: ‘It Was Very, Very Expensive’

Written By Chris KenningPublished on Sep 15, 2023
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Brilinta vs. Plavix to Prevent Blood Clots: 7 Factors to Consider

Written By Justin DeFlorian, PharmD, BCPSPublished on Sep 13, 2023
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Can You Lower Your Lipoprotein(a) Level With Diet and Weight Loss? A Look at the Research

Written By Sarah A. Samaan, MDPublished on Aug 1, 2023
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What Does a Heart Attack Feel Like for Women? 3 Survivors Share Their Stories

Written By Marcia FrellickPublished on Jul 12, 2023
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5 Promising Lipoprotein(a) Treatments in Development: Pelacarsen, Olpasiran, and More

Written By Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBSPublished on Jul 12, 2023
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What is a Beta Blocker? And Other Commonly Asked Questions

Written By ThienLy Neal, PharmDUpdated on May 22, 2023
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Atenolol Dosages for Adults: Your GoodRx Guide

Written By Makaela Premont, PharmDPublished on May 11, 2023
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A Guide to Good Fats vs. Bad Fats for Your Heart

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The Link Between Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Disease: Is It Safe to Take Medications Like Viagra?

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What Can a Smartwatch Do for Your Heart Health?

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Is All Chest Pain Serious? How to Know If You Should Go to the ER

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What Do Your Cholesterol Test Results Mean?

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Carvedilol: Is This Beta Blocker the Best for Heart Failure?

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Metoprolol Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

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Echocardiogram: What It Shows About Your Heart and How to Read Your Results

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Learn to Save a Life With AED Training

Written By Christine Giordano, MDPublished on Nov 21, 2022
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Why Energy Drinks May Be Bad for Your Heart

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Should I Take Aspirin If I Have High Blood Pressure?

Written By Ross Phan, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP, BCPSUpdated on Nov 3, 2022
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Cardiac Catheterization: Everything You Need to Know About This Common Heart Procedure

Written By Sarah Studyvin, DO, MPHPublished on Nov 2, 2022
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How to Manage the Continuing Costs of Heart Disease

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CPR: What It Means, When It's Used, and How It’s Performed

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What Is an Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)? Test, Results, and Uses

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What to Expect from Cardiac Rehabilitation, and How It’s Paid for

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What You Should and Shouldn’t Do After a Heart Attack

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What is the Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Disease?

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How Can I Reduce My Risk for Heart Disease?

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How Metabolic Syndrome Increases Your Risk of Heart Disease

Written By Sonya K. Narla, DOPublished on May 26, 2021
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How to Tell the Difference Between a Heart Attack and a Panic Attack

Written By Kelly Elterman, MDPublished on May 26, 2021
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What Pain Relievers Can I Take If I’ve Had a Heart Attack?

Written By Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACPPublished on May 19, 2021
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Plavix May Be Less Effective for People of East Asian Descent: Here’s Why

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