People with IBD need to safeguard their heart health
People with IBD need to safeguard their heart health
If you suffer from an inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, you may be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Kevin Soden, MD, explains why.
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