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  2. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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    An irregular and often very fast heart rate. Premature ventricular contraction (PVC). ... Heart palpitations. Heart attack. ... Low-dose aspirin therapy. Beta-blockers.

  3. A change of heart? Why daily aspirin might not be ... - AOL

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    According to new guidelines, most people without heart disease should not take a daily aspirin as a preventative measure. According to new guidelines, most people without heart disease should not ...

  4. Advice shifting on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks - AOL

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    Bleeding risks for adults in their 60s and up who haven't had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential benefits from aspirin, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said in its draft guidance.

  5. Mechanism of action of aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Additionally, aspirin induces the formation of NO-radicals in the body, which have been shown in mice to have an independent mechanism of reducing inflammation. This reduces leukocyte adhesion, which is an important step in immune response to infection. There is currently insufficient evidence to show that aspirin helps to fight infection. [18]

  6. Arrhythmia - Wikipedia

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    These drugs can be used to "rate control" a fast rhythm and make it physically tolerable for the patient. [citation needed] Some arrhythmias promote blood clotting within the heart and increase the risk of embolus and stroke. Anticoagulant medications such as warfarin and heparins, and anti-platelet drugs such as aspirin can reduce the risk of ...

  7. When Should You See a Doctor About Heart Palpitations ... - AOL

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    If your heart is racing at more than 130 beats per minute for more than 10 minutes, your heart rate is less than 50 beats per minute or if the heartbeat is fast and erratic, then seek immediate ...

  8. AV nodal reentrant tachycardia - Wikipedia

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    If the fast heart rate is poorly tolerated (e.g. the development of heart failure symptoms, low blood pressure or coma) then AVNRT can be terminated electrically using a cardioversion. In this procedure, after administering a strong sedative or general anaesthetic , an electric shock is applied to the heart to restore a normal rhythm.

  9. Heart study: Low- and regular-dose aspirin safe, effective - AOL

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    Aspirin helps prevent blood clots, but it’s not recommended for healthy people who have not yet developed heart disease because it carries a risk of bleeding. Heart study: Low- and regular-dose ...