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If you have had a stent placed or been admitted with a heart attack, your cardiologist will have prescribed antiplatelet medication. This article explains what it does, why it matters, and why you should never stop it without speaking to your cardiologist first.
Oats have a reputation that runs ahead of the facts. The plain grain genuinely lowers cholesterol, but the sachet most people buy can undo the benefit. Here is how oats work, and how to make them count for your heart.
A simple, non-invasive CT scan that detects calcified plaque in the arteries years before symptoms appear. If you or someone you know has been referred for a calcium score, this guide explains exactly what it measures, what your result means, and what to do next.
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