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11 things to know about heart transplants (from a team that has performed 500 of them)
The Nebraska Medicine heart transplant team is celebrating their 500th heart transplant. And wow, are their hearts full.
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Can COVID-19 cause high blood pressure? Plus 5 more hypertension questions

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is incredibly common. About half of U.S. adults (47%) have high blood pressure. This puts them at risk for severe conditions like stroke or heart attack.
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7 healthy habits to reduce your cholesterol
Cholesterol is one of those buzz words that has always seemed to carry a negative connotation when it comes to your health. But how bad is it and does it deserve the negative reputation it has received over the years?
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You asked, we answered: Should I take a baby aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke?
Question: Should I take a baby aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke?
Patient Stories Daniel Villarreal, Katrina Villarreal, Matthew McFadden and Gayle Kerr-McFadden

Heroes at home: How 2 wives used CPR to save their husbands' lives
CPR is one of those skills we all know we should learn. But the truth is, 70% of Americans don’t know how to respond during a cardiac emergency.
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Why is organ donation important? A Norfolk doctor shares his story
In a matter of weeks, a Norfolk, Nebraska, doctor went from delivering babies to relying on a machine to keep him alive.
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Heart healthy recipe: Tailgate chili
Recipe for heart healthy chilli.
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Is broken heart syndrome real? Stress cardiomyopathy causes and symptoms
Can stress cause heart issues that mimic a heart attack? For reasons we don’t fully understand, yes, it can.
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17 risk factors for heart disease in women – and what you can do
In the last two decades, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in women have improved. Yet it is still the cause of 1 in 5 female deaths in the U.S.
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Men, know your heart attack symptoms and take action
Men, listen up! It's imperative you understand your heart disease risk, and what you can do to get your heart healthy now.
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