Riverside Heart and Vascular Center
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... More
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Bradley RobertsWhat causes chest pain?
Your chest pain may come and go for no known reason. Some chest pain may return often and be... Full Post 12/10/2012 -
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... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
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... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
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... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
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... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
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... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
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... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
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... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
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... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
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:... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
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... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
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... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
What should I expect with time or treatment of chronic hypertension?
With time, treatment and lifestyle changes, your blood pressure (BP) may decrease to a healthier... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
What other healthcare providers will I see if I have chronic hypertension?
If you have chronic hypertension, you may see other healthcare providers. You may need to see a... Full Post 07/10/2012 -
What can I do to prevent or treat my chronic hypertension?
To prevent or treat your chronic hypertension, you may make lifestyle changes that may help... Full Post 07/10/2012
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- What is an electrocardiogram (EKG)?
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What I Did On My Christmas Holiday
Dec 27, 2010
My Christmas started out well. On Christmas Eve, I had the pleasure of going to Mass with my family... Full Post
