On December 5, 2022, after a long day at work, Rex Austin went home, grabbed a bite to eat and settled in for the evening, but his relaxation was short lived. Around 5:00 pm, he noticed his heart began beating incredibly fast. “My shirt seemed to bounce with the fast rhythm of my heart, and […]
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All About Valves – Everything You Need to Know About Valve Disease
Today, approximately 2.5 percent of the population suffers from some type of valve disease — and it’s much more common among older adults. That’s because as we age, the heart valves can become lined with calcium deposits that make valves thicken and become stiffer — leading to malfunction. Because heart valve disease is far more […]
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