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Certain types of heart disease, such as heart defects, can't be prevented. However, you can prevent many other types of heart disease by making lifestyle changes, learn about them below.   ...

What is 3D digital mammography or digital breast tomosynthesis? 3D mammography, or digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is a technique that allows physicians to view multiple images of the breast rather...

"Cardiovascular disease" describes a range of conditions that affect your heart, including blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems and congenital heart defects. Cardiovascular disease often is us...

Learn about the variety of tests we provide to help diagnose a variety of heart diseases and conditions:  Ambulatory blood pressure monitor Electrocardiogram (EKG) Coronary CT angiog...

Cardiologists in Austin, Minnesota, bring all the cardiovascular knowledge and expertise of Mayo Clinic to you. Our cardiology team specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating cardiovascular di...

Seek emergency medical care if you have these heart disease symptoms: Chest pain Shortness of breath Fainting If you suspect you're having a heart attack, immediately call 911. I...

Our expert endocrinology team treats a variety of thyroid conditions: Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Thyroid cancer Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, occurs when yo...

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses glucose, also called your blood sugar. Glucose is vital to your health because it's an important source of energy for the...

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most com...