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Chew Aspirin to Increase the Chance of Surviving a Heart Attack
Chewing an aspirin during a heart attack increases chance of survival and reduces the chance of death by 23%.
How aspirin helps during a heart attack »
Signs and Symptoms Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is poor circulation and hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attack or stroke.
Who is at risk of developing PAD? »
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in the Elderly
An aneurysm is a bulge in an artery due to the weakening of its wall. Left untreated, it can rupture and cause death.
What causes aortic aneurysms? »

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How the Heart Grows Old

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Mom's son just died of a heart attack.

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