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What Are Heart Sounds and How to Know If They’re Normal
Heart sounds are one tool providers use to assess heart health. Learn about systolic, diastolic, and S1 to S4 heart sounds in ...
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The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts: Prognosis for aneurysms depends on location and size
Q: My neighbor suffered a ruptured aneurysm that almost killed her. According to her husband, this came out of the blue. What causes an aneurysm? A: Aneurysms are bulges or balloon-like pouches that ...
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What a Wide Pulse Pressure Means for Your Overall Health
Aortic stiffening: The aortic artery becomes less elastic as you age. This can lead to an increase in pulse pressure. Atrial fibrillation: Wide pulse pressure can increase the load on the heart, which ...