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Back from deployment, Air Force member diagnosed with congestive heart failure

After a year-long deployment, Kassandra Benson returned home and started having symptoms that led to several diagnoses, including heart failure and heart valve disease.

Now 55, Benson has learned how to manage her conditions.

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Recognize heart attack signs and reduce women’s heart disease risk

Heart disease is the nation’s leading killer of women. Texas Health, a proud North Texas Go Red for Women® campaign sponsor, offers tips for women to manage their risk factors and keep heart disease at bay.

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Join us April 13 for Check In and Check Up: Black Maternal Health

Join host Sybil Wilkes on April 13 at 6 PM CST for Check In & Check Up as she discusses Black maternal health with Dr. Karol Watson, radio personality Erica Campbell, Shemellar Davis and Kanisha Friend.

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Families need good communication following a sudden cardiac death

The sudden cardiac death of a loved one can be confusing. A new study suggests good communication about the cause can help family members decide whether they should seek genetic testing for their own risks.

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Irregular sleep linked to high blood pressure

People with irregular sleep patterns may face greater high blood pressure risk than those sticking to a schedule, even when they get the right amount of sleep at night.

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App supports connections for heart/stroke patients and caregivers

The AHA and SelfiHealth are collaborating to support young adult heart/stroke patients and caregivers by matching them based on health concerns, interests and experiences.

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Urge increased access to AEDs in more schools

The recently introduced Access to AEDs Act would increase training and availability of AEDs on school campuses. Ask your Members of Congress to support this act today!

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