The differences between the sexes have been a popular topic for centuries. And so has the idea that the heart is the home of the soul. Modern medicine has discovered some significant dissimilarities between the hearts of men and women. Coincidence? Probably. But the medical facts are interesting -- and important -- nonetheless. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how men's and women's hearts differ, and the medical implications of these findings.
Keywords: Women's health, hearts, arteries, coronary artery disease, angiography, stress echo, ultrasound, heart disease, chest pain, heart surgery, heart attack, angioplasty, angiogram, blood vessels, smoking, Dr. Marianne Legato, Dr. Benjamin H. Lewis, Dr. Mehmet Oz
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
Abdominal aortic aneurysms usually grow silently for years until they rupture and become deadly. Learn if you are at risk and who definitely needs to be screened.
Keywords: Aortic, abdominal aorta, aneurysm, abdominal aortic aneurysm, blood vessel, artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture, screening for aneurysm, high blood pressure, hypertension, graft, endograft, heart attack, clotting, infection, U.S. Preventative Task Force, screening, ultrasound, smoking, atherosclerosis
How does the amount of blood you heart pump affect your health? Get the facts about this key function of the heart.
Keywords: Ejection fraction, measure, heart, pump, pumping, ventricles, chambers, blood vessels, echocardiogram
Millions of Americans suffer from peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a disease that occurs when your blood cannot flow efficiently through your arteries. Find out it you are at risk for this serious disease.
Keywords: PAD, peripheral arterial disease, claudication, pseudoclaudication, cramping, medication, blood pressure cuff, risk factors, muscles, cramp, blood vessels
More than seventy million Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease, which is a disease of the heart or blood vessels. Tune in to find out if you're at risk for it.
Keywords: Cardiovascular disease, heart disease, cholesterol, chronic illness, blood, blood vessels, health information
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