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I recall a few questions during my time with EmpowHER about medications and the mention of grapefruit somewhere in the post. It wasn't until recently that I read up on it a bit more.

Grapefruit: Healthy Fruit Can be Deadly When Mixed With Medication
By Susan Cody HERWriter Guide on December 26, 2012 - 1:56pm
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The implantable cardioverter defibrillator, commonly referred to as an ICD, is a device used to treat ventricular arrhythmias.

First of Its Kind Defibrillator: S-ICD
By Mary Kyle HERWriter on October 22, 2012 - 5:59pm
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Atrial Septal Defect is a Heart Defect Approximately 5 to 10 percent of babies born each year with a congenital heart defect have atrial septal defect (ASD), which affects the way

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Congenital Birth Defect: Atrial Septal Defect
By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on October 10, 2012 - 9:49am
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By having regular blood tests, you can learn a lot about your health. The more you know, the better you are able to take care of your body.

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The Importance of Blood Tests
By Michelle King Robson Expert HERWriter on October 8, 2012 - 1:28pm
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What is Tetralogy of Fallot? Tetralogy of Fallot (te – tra – lo – je of fah – low) is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital).

Congenital Birth Defect: Tetralogy of Fallot
By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on October 3, 2012 - 12:21pm
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What is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome? Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a congenital birth defect, which means it is present at birth.

Looking at Birth Defects: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on August 29, 2012 - 9:32am
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For heart patients, post-operative depression can become a most unwelcome complication of heart surgery.

Post-Operative Depression in Heart Patients
By Mary Kyle HERWriter on August 27, 2012 - 6:15pm
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On a recent weekend away, a friend introduced me to chia seeds, and told me all about the benefits. She's a big believer in these tiny, off-white seeds that neither smell nor taste strong.

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What's the Deal with Chia Seeds?
Impacted 1 Lives By Susan Cody HERWriter Guide on August 13, 2012 - 4:40pm
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Using electrodes to test the electrical activity of the heart is unlikely to help doctors figure out who is at risk of coronary heart disease, according to ...

Panel recommends against ECG tests for heart disease
on July 30, 2012 - 2:00pm
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Doing CPR too fast can mean chest compressions aren't deep enough to get blood flowing to the heart and brain, a new study from Belgium suggests.

With CPR, faster isn't always better
on July 30, 2012 - 11:20am