Heart Disease and Pregnancy: Take Extra Precautions

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Heart Disease and Pregnancy: Take Extra Precautions

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In honor of American Heart Month, I’d like to discuss heart disease and pregnancy. Although heart disease only affects 1% to 4% of all U.S. pregnancies, its effects can be deadly. Heart disease of pregnant women is a major complication

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Disease and Condition, Women's Health, Pregnancy, disease

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Heat is hard on the heart; simple precautions can ease the strain - Harvard Health Publications

health.harvard.edu — “The combination of brutal heat and humidity can be downright dangerous to people with heart disease and other chronic conditions. They may have trouble getting rid of extra body heat, or the process may strain the already–overworked heart and arteries. Taking it easy, finding air conditioning, and drinking plenty of water (not sugary soda or fruit juice or caffeinated beverages) can help beat the heat. It's also important to be aware of the warning signs of heat illness—nausea or vomiting, View full resource at health.harvard.edu

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Heat is hard on the heart; simple precautions can ease the strain - from the Harvard Health Letter http://t.co/eK0FjVF

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Heat is hard on the heart; simple precautions can ease the strain - Harvard Health Publications

health.harvard.edu — “The combination of brutal heat and humidity can be downright dangerous to people with heart disease and other chronic conditions. They may have trouble getting rid of extra body heat, or the process may strain the already–overworked heart and arteries. Taking it easy, finding air conditioning, and drinking plenty of water (not sugary soda or fruit juice or caffeinated beverages) can help beat the heat. It's also important to be aware of the warning signs of heat illness—nausea or vomiting, View full resource at health.harvard.edu

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Extreme heat has affected much of the U.S. this week. Learn warning signs of heat illness and how to keep your body cool http://t.co/nu9etqX

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