Riverside Heart and Vascular Center

Our Mission

Your heart is in the right place. Offering ground-breaking treatment in cardiovascular disease diagnosis and care, Riverside Heart & Vascular Center is the Peninsula’s only Open Heart Surgery Center and the only local hospital performing stent catheterization with on site emergency surgical back up. We consistently surpass the national gold standard for quickly restoring blood flow to blocked arteries, and provide over 27,000 incidents of care annually.

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On Oct 24
Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:

How do I know if I have high cholesterol?

You can find out if you have high cholesterol by taking a blood test. Certain blood tests can be done to measure the amount of total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides in your blood. Ask your healthcare provider if you or your child should have blood tests to check your cholesterol levels. If
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On Oct 24
Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:

How do I become more physically active to lose weight in weight management?

Becoming more physically active is a way to lose weight in weight management. Check with your healthcare provider first if you have not been exercising. You may hurt yourself if you start your exercise program with intense (heavy) exercise. Work with your healthcare provider to find an exercise plan
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On Oct 24
Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:

When should I call my doctor if I am on a heart healthy diet?

If you are on a heart healthy diet, call your doctor if you have questions or concerns about your illness, medicine or your heart healthy diet. Full Post

On Oct 24
Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:

What are the risks of not following a heart healthy diet?

You may develop heart disease if you do not follow a heart healthy diet. High blood cholesterol puts you at a higher risk for heart disease. Untreated high blood pressure may lead to a stroke. It can also lead to a heart attack or heart or kidney failure. Obesity is linked to medical problems, such... Full Post

On Oct 24
Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:
What are some lifestyle changes I should make for heart health?
In addition to a heart healthy diet, you should make the following lifestyle changes:
- Quit smoking: If you smoke, you should quit. Quitting smoking will improve your health and the health of those around you.
- Exercise regularly: Regular exercise can help improve your cholesterol levels and d
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On Oct 24
Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:

What can I eat and drink while on a heart healthy diet?

If you are on a heart healthy diet, ask your dietitian or doctor what you can eat and drink, and how many servings to eat each day from each of the following groups of foods. The number of servings you should eat from each food group will depend on your daily calorie needs.

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On Oct 24
Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:

What should I avoid eating and drinking while on a heart healthy diet?

If you are on a heart healthy diet, avoid foods that are high in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. Learn to read labels on packaged foods before buying them. Ask your doctor for more information about how to read food labels. The following foods are high in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol... Full Post

On Oct 24
Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:
What diet guidelines should I follow for a heart healthy diet?
Follow these guidelines for a heart healthy diet:

Maintain a healthy weight: Your risk of heart disease is higher if you are overweight. Your doctor may suggest that you lose weight if you are overweight. The following are some diet changes you can make to lose weight.
- Eat fewer calories: A healthy
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On Oct 24
Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:
What should I know about the types of fat in my heart healthy diet?
For a heart healthy diet you should know the following about the types of fat in your diet:
- Unhealthy fats: A diet that is high in cholesterol, saturated fat and trans fat may cause unhealthy cholesterol levels.
- Cholesterol: Limit intake of cholesterol to less than 200 mg per day. Cholesterol
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On Oct 24
Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:
When should I seek immediate help if I have chronic hypertension?
If you have chronic hypertension, you should seek immediate help if you have:
- a very bad headache, dizziness, trouble thinking clearly (confusion) or problems with understanding things or talking
- chest pain or discomfort that spreads to your arms, jaw or back
- lips or nail beds that turn blue
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On Oct 24
Riverside Heart and Vascular Center answered:

When should I call my doctor if I have chronic hypertension?

If you have chronic hypertension, you should call your healthcare provider if your BP is higher than normal and does not go down, even after taking your medicines exactly as you have been told to. You should also call your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your condition,
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On Oct 24