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December 2001
A
Toast to Your Health? |
| It’s
a popular notion that consuming a moderate amount of
alcohol, especially red
wine, can help prevent heart attacks. But according to
the American Heart
Association (AHA), there are other preferred ways to
protect your heart. |
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November 2001
Heart
Disease Risk: Are You an Apple or Pear? |
| Susceptibility
to heart disease is not just dependent upon your body
weight, but where you carry it. Heart disease
researchers refer to this as the "distribution of
body fat," and it appears to be an important
determinant of risk, not just in adults but in children
as well. |
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July 2001
The
Low Down on Low-Dose Aspirin |
| Aspirin
has proven effective in preventing heart attacks because
it decreases the tendency of blood to clot. Dosing
yourself without medical advice, however, is not a good
idea. |
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June 2001
Physical
Activity Every Day |
| Several
short exercise sessions may be as beneficial as a single
long one if the total amount of exercise is the same.
This means it’s easy to get much of the daily exercise
your body needs in the form of everyday activities. |
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May 2001
Heart
Responds to Alternative Medicine |
| A
study shocked the cardiology community by proving that
advanced heart disease patients could actually shrink
the fatty deposits that were blocking their coronary
arteries, without taking drugs. |
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April 2001
The
Marathon Runner |
| Regular
endurance exercise will help keep deposits from building up in
lazy arteries, promote improved flow of blood, oxygen and
nutrients to the heart’s cells, and force the heart to
increase its pumping speed. |
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March 2001
Cardiac
Rehabilitation |
| Cardiac
rehab has been shown to reduce readmissions to the hospital,
lessen the need for cardiac medications, increase the
likelihood of returning to work after a heart attack, and even
improve survival. |
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February
2001
From Purple Grapes to Red
Wine |
| In reducing the risk of heart attack,
purple grape juice appears to have the same benefits as red wine, according to a study done by the American Heart Association. |
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January
2001
What Kind of
Parent Are You? |
| Children
form eating habits early in life. If you are setting a poor
example in terms of diet, then you and your child may both lose. |
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December
2000
Healthy Holiday Presents |
| The
holiday season is here. Let a health-conscious attitude be
your shopping guide. Select gifts that will be truly
heart-felt. |
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November
2000
Healthful Holiday
Eating |
| Eating
healthy during the holiday season can be a challenge; but here's some
great tips to make your holiday season a healthy one! |
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October
2000
It Could Be a Heart
Attack |
| The
American Heart Association strongly advocates calling 911 immediately
when a cardiac emergency is suggested, as early treatment is critical. |
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September
2000
A Positive Outlook
Helps the Heart |
| A
recent study showed that people who are prone to anger are about three
times more likely to have a heart attack or sudden cardiac death than
those less prone to anger. |
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August
2000
Aspirin
to the Rescue |
| The
American Heart Association recommends that people who have not
suffered a heart attack or stroke but who have experienced repeated
episodes of unstable chest pain or mini-strokes (transient ischemic
attacks) should take aspirin to reduce their risk for having a heart
attack or stroke. Please talk to your doctor. |
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July
2000
Summer
Inspires Weekend Warriors |
| Studies
estimate that 250,000 deaths per year from heart disease are due to a
lack of regular exercise. There are lots of opportunities for
outdoor activity now that summer is here. Remember to check with
your doctor before beginning any new exercise routines. |
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May 2000
Mitral
Valve Prolapse |
| Mitral
valve prolapse affects 2 - 5 percent of the population. Most
patients have no symptoms, while others may have pain, palpatations,
fatigue,or a variety of other symptoms. |
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April 2000
A
Heartfelt Gift |
| Heart
transplant patients have an 86% chance to live another year, and a 70%
chance to live five years. Most heart transplant recipients go
on to live active, normal lives. |
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March 2000
CPR - A Life Saver |
| The
most common reason to give CPR is for a heart attack--it can save a
person's life. |
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December 1999
Cardiac Catheterization |
| A
procedure known as cardiac catheterization provides a great deal of useful information in
the evaluation of heart disease. |
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November 1999
Coronary Stents |
| Coronary
stents are used in over half of nonsurgical cardiology procedures for the treatment of
blocked arteries. |
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July 1999
Take These Facts to Heart |
| The
heart is an amazing pump that powers the body, carrying life-giving nutrients and oxygen
to all the cells. Take care of it! |
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June
1999
Heart
Flutters |
| Heart
transplant patients have an 86% chance to live another year, and a 70%
chance to live five years. Most heart transplant recipients go
on to live active, normal lives. |
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May
1999
12-Lead
EKG a Life Saver |
| About
6 million Americans are medically evaluated for an acute episode of
chest pain each year. |
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February
1999
Supermarket
Savvy |
| Guidelines
to help you choose heart-healthy foods while shopping in the
supermarket. |
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January
1999
Arrhythmias |
| Arrhythmias
are abnormal rhythms of the heart than can cause the heart to pump
less effectively. |
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December
1998
The
Facts About Defibrillators |
| A
defibrillator, or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), is the
common term for the medical device which detects and corrects fast and
slow heart rates. |
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November
1998
Take
No Chances With Heart Disease |
| Knowing
what symptoms to look for can save a life. According to the American
Heart Association, heart attack sufferers experience one or more of
the following symptoms: pressure or squeezing in chest area for
more than a few minutes, pain spreading to shoulders, neck or arms,
shortness of breath, lightheadedness, sweating , and nausea. |
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July
1998
Cardiac
Rehab: What Is It? |
| When
you are in the hospital following a heart attack, angioplasty,
catheterization, bypass surgery or valve replacement, you may find
yourself wondering what lies ahead and reflecting upon the reasons
that brought you there. |
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May
1998
Congestive
Heart Failure |
| First,
it is important to understand that congestive heart failure (CHF) is
not a heart attack or a specific disease. |
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March
1998
Angina |
| Angina
is a serious warning sign. It is a message from your heart telling you
that it is not getting enough blood and oxygen. |
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September
1997
Cholesterol
Awareness |
| Much
of this emphasis is due to the alarming statistics about heart
disease, the nation's number one killer for both men and women. |
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August
1997
Heart
Attack |
| Many
victims of heart attacks experience a tightness or squeezing sensation
in the chest. |
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July
1997
Arrhythmias |
| After
years and decades of beating, the heart may occasionally skip or bump.
Most of the time, fortunately, the heart corrects its own rhythm,
almost faster than one can feel it. |
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If you have concerns about your heart or any aspect of your health, an
Alliance Primary Care physician
can help.
The heart hospitals of the Health Alliance -- The
Christ Hospital, The University Hospital and The Jewish Hospital are among the "Top
100 Cardiac Hospitals in the U.S." according to HCIA.
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