Explaining Coronary Artery Disease (Video)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is when the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart grow narrow because of blockages. Usually, the buildup in arteries occurs over time, and...
View ArticleUSDA Guidelines Strive to Curb Obesity
Contributor: Maxine Smith, RD, LD Following USDA dietary guidelines can reduce your risks of obesity-related illnesses — diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers. There’s a lot to chew on in...
View ArticleWomen, Migraines and Heart Disease–Oh My!
A new study of nearly 28,000 women shows that those who experience migraines with aura – visual disturbances such as flashing lights – are at a slightly higher risk of having heart disease. It doesn’t...
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Breast Cancer Survivor Treated for Heart Issue
Thirteen years ago, Kim Sander received her first breast cancer diagnosis. A decade later, she found out the cancer medication she was put on in 2008 was causing heart problems. “Patients’ hearts...
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4 Tips for Dealing With Heart Disease Diagnosis
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with heart disease, you may be feeling overwhelmed. While much anxiety stems from the unknown, remember that information is power. The more that you...
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Flatline to Finish Line
In March 2010, Ellen Charnley underwent open-heart surgery at Cleveland Clinic to fix six holes in her heart from a severe congenital heart defect that went undetected until age 41. Eight months after...
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Study: Heart Issues with Herceptin® for Breast Cancer
A recent study shows that a common breast cancer drug may have a greater chance of causing heart issues for older women than previously believed. Herceptin® is known to help breast cancer patients live...
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Indulge, Mediterranean Style
Want to prevent heart attack, stroke and death from heart disease? Follow the Mediterranean diet. We always knew that olive oil, tree nuts and plants were healthy for the heart. But results from a...
View ArticleMarriage May Reduce Risk of Heart Attack
A study looking at more than 15,000 cardiac events occurring over a ten-year period concluded that the risk for heart attack is 58-66 percent higher in unmarried men and 60-65 percent higher in...
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Chat With a Doctor: Improving Your Heart Health
Register for Online Chat Do you have questions on how to improve your heart health? Our experts will answer your questions and offer you tips during a live web chat on Monday, March 25, 2013, at noon...
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Heart Healthy Habits Linked to Cancer Prevention
Are you doing your best to live a heart-healthy lifestyle? If so, you have a lower chance of developing cancer, too. A recent study by the American Heart Association (AHA) found that people practicing...
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Your Heart and the Big 4 Med Types to Avoid
Allergies coming on? Pain got you down? Before taking any medication to remedy the situation, always read the label, follow directions and consider the side effects. Discuss all medication and...
View ArticleThe Mummy Returns: Sequel Starring Coronary Artery Disease
The curse of the pharaohs is real. Forget the resurrected mummies and mysterious deaths depicted on the silver screen, and focus on a real and lasting plague: coronary artery disease. “The presence of...
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Catch Blood Clots With Implantable Filters
Blood thinners are usually an effective solution for patients with blood clots in their veins. But not all patients can tolerate these medications. That’s when an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter could...
View ArticleProtect Your Heart, Limit Red Meat (Video)
Think twice before cutting into that juicy steak for dinner or downing an energy drink to get a late-afternoon buzz. And if you’re a regular “consumer,” you may want to rethink your diet completely....
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Radiation Therapy Doubles Risk of Cardiac Event (Video)
Radiation heart disease patients are nearly twice as likely to experience a cardiac event as compared to the normal patient population undergoing similar types of cardiovascular surgery. “Does that...
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Unretrieved IVC Filters Pose Risk to Patients
Retrievable IVC filters are designed to be removed. These devices are inserted to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs and causing potentially fatal pulmonary embolisms (PE). The problem is,...
View ArticleAthletes and Enlarged Hearts
A diagnosis of an enlarged heart in athletes may be a serious medical issue – or just a byproduct of an active lifestyle. The challenge for physicians is to differentiate between the two. About...
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FDA Issues Warning for Popular Antibiotic
If you have a prolonged QT interval (the time of contraction and then relaxation of bottom chambers of your heart), then taking the popular antibiotic azithromycin can be dangerous. This drug, also...
View ArticleMost Common Birth Defect is Growing Risk for Adults
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect in the United States, occurring in one of every 110 births. There are over 787,000 adults with congenital heart disease in the U.S., and...
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