For high-risk patients, the method could offer a safer alternative to open-heart surgery.

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An ongoing study spotlights the link between calcium deposits in the breast arteries and life-threatening heart risks.

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You're never too young to start eating for your heart. Science suggests these foods could help prevent clogged arteries.

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