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Heart Disease Causes and Risk Factors

When you know the risk factors for heart disease you can take smarter steps to control them. Find helpful tips for avoiding causes and reducing your risk.
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What Genes Can Tell Us About Heart Disease
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
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5 Lesser-Known Risk Factors for Heart Attack
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
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TMAO and Gut Bacteria's Role in Heart Health
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
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Heart Disease, Obesity, and Weight Loss: What to Know
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
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Constrictive Pericarditis Overview: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
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High-Risk Drinking and Heart Problems
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How Does Thyroid Disease Affect the Heart?
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
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Cardiac Risk With COX-2 and NSAID Drugs
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD
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What to Do if Your CRP Level is Elevated
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD
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Can Opioids Cause Heart Problems?
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
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Azithromycin: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
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Why Obesity Is Bad for Your Heart and Overall Health
By Richard N. Fogoros, MD
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Restless Leg Syndrome and Hypertension
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
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Syncope - Evaluating Heart Disease Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
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BMI, Waist Circumference, or Waist-To-Hip Ratio?
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD
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When Does Stress Cause Heart Disease?
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD
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Why Sitting Could Be Hurting Your Heart Health
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
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Is Being a Little Overweight OK? The BMI Controversy
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
Preventing Vasovagal Syncope
Vasovagal (Neurocardiogenic) Syncope: Causes and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
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Medical Causes of Syncope or Fainting
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
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What You Should Know About Stress and Heart Disease
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
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Heart Disease: Causes and Risk Factors
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD
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How Smoking Affects Your Heart
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
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Reynolds Risk Calculator for Women
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD
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Is Vaping Better Than Smoking?
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
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Why Subclinical Hypothyroidism May Increase Heart Disease Risk
Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD
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Crystal Meth Causes Severe Heart Damage
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI