Heart Health
Treat your heart right by eating healthy, staying active and
managing your stress. Although some heart conditions are heredity,
you can reduce your risk by keeping your cholesterol and blood
pressure at healthy levels, avoiding tobacco products and... More
Treat your heart right by eating healthy, staying active and managing your stress.
Although some heart conditions are heredity, you can reduce your risk by keeping your cholesterol and blood pressure at healthy levels, avoiding tobacco products and losing some pounds if you are obese or overweight. A diet high in fiber, veggies and fruits is essential for a healthy heart.
Vitamins and supplements, such as fish oil, may help reduce your cholesterol, which if too high can cause blockage in your arteries and lead to a heart attack. If you arteries are blocked, you may need a stent or cardiac angioplasty device to open your blood vessels, which can help prevent a heart attack.
Because heart disease is the number one killer of adults in the U.S., taking care of your heart is essential for a long life. If you have a family history of heart disease, it is especially important for you to manage your hearts health. Less
Recently Answered
- Q What can I do to keep my heart healthy?
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To keep your heart healthy: Eat a healthy diet: Changing the way you eat can help control your symptoms or decrease your risk for heart problems. You should eat a variety of healthy foods from each food group every day. Your diet should include fruits,... More
- Q Is there an easy way to check my heart's health?
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Two simple physical tests can tell you a lot about the health of your heart. Both of them involve how your heart deals with vigorous exercise-how hard you can work out, and how quickly you recover. Each of these tests independently can predict your risk... More
- Q What are some heart healthy tips?
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The following are some heart healthy tips: H: Hydration. Potassium helps water enter the cells and balances out sodium for hydration as well as optimal heart health. Try avocado, banana, coconut water, and dried fruits. E: Essential Fatty Acids.... More
Simple lifestyle choices make a big difference in your heart health. Here are 7 steps to a healthy ticker: Get moving. Burn between 3,500 and 6,500 calories a week (roughly 500 to 950 a day). Cardiovascular exercise that gets your body moving and your... More
Some Heart Healthy Tips: Stop smoking Keep your weight in normal limits Exercise-check with doctor before starting any exercise plan Keep your blood pressure within normal range Keep your cholesterol in normal range Keep your blood sugar in normal range... More
- Q Will I experience any discomfort during an echocardiogram?
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You should feel no major discomfort during the test. You may feel a coolness on your skin from the gel on the transducer, and a slight pressure of the transducer on your chest. More
- Q What is pulmonary artery stenosis?
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Pulmonary artery stenosis is a narrowing (stenosis) that occurs in the pulmonary artery, a large artery that sends oxygen-poor blood into the lungs to be enriched with oxygen. The narrowing may occur in the main pulmonary artery and/or in the left or... More
- Q What is an ablation?
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An ablation is a procedure done to help some people with abnormal heart rhythms. It isn't appropriate for everyone, but it can really help the right people. Ablation is one of the most complex procedures done in medicine. Patients are selected carefully,... More
Cardiac ablation is a way to fix an arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) and get your heart to beat the right way. - Your doctor numbs a spot on your groin or arm and inserts thin tubes, or catheters, into veins. - One or more catheters are put in one or more... More
An ablation is a type of cardiac catheterization where a catheter, with the thickness of a piece of spaghetti, is introduced into a vein and advanced into the heart. With this catheter, the doctor studies the electrical system of the heart and attempts... More
