Heart disease is the number one killer of American women, but it can be prevented. One way is to control your cholesterol levels. Find out how.
Keywords: Heart disease, heart disease prevention, cardiovascular prevention, women, cholesterol, cholesterol levels, good cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, American Heart Association guidelines
We've all experienced stress at one time or another. Your heart rate goes up, your blood pressure rises, and every part of your body tenses up. It has been linked to a variety of health conditions, but one of the most significant effects is the damage it can do to your heart. Not only is stress dangerous for people with heart disease, it can also increase the risk of heart complications. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the relationship between stress and heart disease, and share some helpful stress reduction techniques.
Keywords: Stress, heart disease, coronary heart disease, Type-A personality, adrenaline, epinephrine, blood pressure, heart rate, immune system, arteries, group therapy, meditation, smoking, guided visual imagery, Dr. Sam Benjamin, Dr. Nate Lebowitz
We've all experienced stress at one time or another. Your heart rate goes up, your blood pressure rises, and every part of your body tenses up. It has been linked to a variety of health conditions, but one of the most significant effects is the damage it can do to your heart. Not only is stress dangerous for people with heart disease, it can also increase the risk of heart complications. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the relationship between stress and heart disease, and share some helpful stress reduction techniques.
Keywords: Stress, heart disease, coronary heart disease, Type-A personality, adrenaline, epinephrine, blood pressure, heart rate, immune system, arteries, group therapy, meditation, smoking, guided visual imagery, Dr. Sam Benjamin, Dr. Nate Lebowitz
Heart disease kills 32 percent of women each year, meaning that more women than men die from heart disease. Tune in to learn the facts about women and heart disease.
Keywords: Women, heart disease, risk, heart attack, cardiovascular disease,blood pressure, risk factors, reduce risk, health habits, high blood pressure
Everyone knows that a good night's sleep makes you feel better the next day. But did you know that how long you sleep might be a factor in heart disease? Learn how sleep might be linked to the health of your heart.
Keywords: Sleep, insomnia, heart disease, heart, coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart, blood pressure, hypertension, sympathetic nervous system, blood vessels, stress, hormone levels, stress hormone, cortisol, sleep apnea, hypoxia, exercise, sleep hygiene, benzodiazepines, non benzodiazepines, sleep aids, sleeping pills, sleep disorders
Your risk of developing heart disease, stroke or diabetes is greatly increased if you suffer from a combination of health problems, known as metabolic syndrome. Learn what you can do to fight back.
Keywords: Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic syndrome X, syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome, overweight, obesity, abdominal fat, high blood pressure, hypertension
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that can increase a person's risk of developing heart disease. Learn more about this syndrome and how it affects the heart.
Keywords: Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic syndrome X, syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome, overweight, obesity, abdominal fat, high blood pressure, hypertension, cholesterol, bad cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, good cholesterol, abnormal blood sugar, diabetes, heart disease, cardiovascular disease, risk factors, insulin-resistant, lifestyle changes, medication, elevated insulin levels, heart attack, stroke, hyperlipidemia
The statistics for heart disease in women are staggering. Yet many don't know they are at risk, nor do they know the signs and symptoms of trouble. Tune in to learn what everyone should know about the leading cause of death in American women.
Keywords: Heart disease, heart attack, heart disease symptoms, angina, chest pain, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, heart disease in women, heart disease risk factors, heart, arteries, blocked arteries, plaque, heart disease symptoms, heart attack symptoms, heart disease risk factors, heart attack risk factors, smoking, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, sedentary life-style, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high blood sugar, heart attack survey
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. but it can be prevented. One way is to control cholesterol levels. Find out what levels are recommended for prevention.
Keywords: Heart disease, heart disease prevention, cardiovascular prevention, women, cholesterol, cholesterol levels, good cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, American Heart Association guidelines,
Nearly 60 million Americans are diagnosed with heart disease every year and it's the leading cause of death in both men and women. But there's been a lot of talk lately about how nutritional supplements might help. Which supplements are effective? Join our panel of specialists as they discuss the pros and cons of various supplements that are currently available on the market.
Keywords: Nutritional supplements, heart disease, vitamins, minerals, fish oil, omega-3, arrhythmias, heart attack, triglycerides, cholesterol, arteries, Coumadin, aspirin, flaxseed oil, hemp, Resveratrol, picnogenol, varicose veins, grape juice, red wine, L-carnitine, cardiology, congestive heart failure, coenzyme-Q, green tea, polyphenols, B-vitamins, folic acid, homocysteine levels, viscum alba, dysrhythmia, integrated medicine, drug interactions, tree ear, Dr. Sam Benjamin, Dr. Nate Lebowitz
Heart disease risk is something you have or don't have. But how do you know? Learn how you can set yourself on the path to a heart healthy life. And say aloha to heart disease.
Keywords: Framingham risk calculator, heart disease, heart healthy, cardiovascular disease prevention, statin, ace inhibitor, cholesterol, high blood pressure, overweight, obese, aloha, diabetes,
Heart failure affects approximately 5 million people in the United States. It can be caused by a number of conditions and treatment options may vary depending on the cause.
Keywords: Heart failure, heart failure causes, conditions, heart failure risks, coronary artery disease, heart disease, smoking, poor lifestyle, diabetes, obesity, heart attack, severe anemia, congenital heart defects, myocarditis, cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular medicine has a variety of diagnostic imaging tests used by doctors to help identify and diagnose abnormalities in your heart.
Keywords: Cardiovascular medicine, imaging tests, diagnose, electrocardiogram, X-ray, cardiac catheterization, rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart disease, Echocardiography, radioisotope, CAT scans, nuclear scans, noninvasive
If you're pregnant -- and even if you're not -- you've probably heard of ultrasound. But do you really know what doctors are looking for when they use it? Join our panel for an expert discussion of this common procedure.
Keywords: Ultrasound, pregnancy, obstetricians, fetus, placenta, cervix, uterus, congenital heart disease, geneticist, vaginal delivery, Caesarean delivery, fetal echocardiogram, amniocentesis, placental biopsy, PUBS, percutaneous umbilical blood sampling, prenatal surgery, maternal specialist, fetal specialist, Dr. Unjera Jackson, Dr. Joan Atkin, pregnant, childbirth, birth, labor, delivery, prenatal, Cesarean, c section, postpartum
Learn what factors may dictate whether you need treatment to prevent an infection in your heart.
Keywords: Endocarditis, heart, prophylaxis, bacteria, bloodstream, bacteremia, dental work, structural heart defect, procedures
For many heart transplant recipients, the toughest part of the experience is the stressful waiting period. Join heart surgeon Mehmet Oz and Frank Torre, ex-baseball star, as they discuss preoperative stress and how it can affect your recovery period.
Keywords: Heart transplant, stress, heart surgeon, heart surgery, depression, aroma therapy, music therapy, immunosuppression, anxiety, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Frank Torre
Join the staff and patients at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles as they share their experiences with pediatric heart surgery.
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If you have heart failure it's important to follow a heart healthy diet. Join experts as they discuss recommended dietary restrictions necessary to keep your heart pumping.
Keywords: Heart failure, heart, diet, dietary restrictions, dietary constraints, salt, sodium, fluid buildup, diuretics, water pills
A heart attack is caused when a blockage forms in the heart's blood vessels. Knowing what causes a heart attack and how to prevent it could save your life.
Keywords: Heart attack, myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiac arrest, heartbeats, heart, blood, death, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms, arrhythmias
Heart transplant success is determined by your post-surgery quality of life. Successful patients are able to resume activities they enjoyed before the procedure, such as moderate exercise and sexual activity. Join Dr. Mehmet Oz and ex-baseball star and donor-heart recipient Frank Torre, as they discuss the recovery period after heart transplant surgery.
Keywords: Heart transplant, heart surgeon, post-op period, immune system, cyclosporine, steroids, immunosuppressive drugs, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Frank Torre
One of the most important ways of managing moderate to severe heart failure is to control fluid and the salt content in your diet. Tune in to find out how.
Keywords: moderate heart failure, severe heart failure, fluid intake, salt, sodium, diet, healthy diet, fluid restriction, heart, dietary recommendations, diuretics, water pills
When it comes to managing cholesterol in your diet, it's important to know what foods can raise and what foods can lower your levels of the bad cholesterol.
Keywords: Bonnie Taub-Dix, cholesterol, diet, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, heart disease, LDL, HDL, fiber
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