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The Link Between Depression And Coronary Heart Disease
By CPR Tampa at May 8, 2015 | 1:32 pm | 0 Comment
Melisa Muminovic May 8, 2015 The Link Between Depression And Coronary Heart Disease Coronary heart disease is build up of plaque in the coronary arteries which are arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. This is a condition of atherosclerosis which leads to blockages. Due to the plaque the arteries will get narrow and rigid thus restricting blood more...
What is Atrial Fibrillation by Madison Baysinger
By CPR Tampa at April 15, 2015 | 1:38 pm | 0 Comment
Atrial fibrillation (also known as AFib) is a condition where the heart’s atria beat out of sync with the ventricles because of an issue with the heart’s electrical system. This irregular beat can cause blood to pool in one or both of the atria, which increases the risk of a clot forming. These clots can cause serious issues such as strokes, heart failure, and other more...