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Get Smart About Cholesterol

February 1, 2023 Leave a Comment

Get Smart About Cholesterol

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Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women.

February is Heart Month, a good time to review the many risk factors for heart attack and …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: cardiology, cholesterol, heart attack, heart disease, heart institute, stroke

Know the Signs of a Heart Attack

June 1, 2011 Leave a Comment

heart attackA heart attack is a frightening event that you probably don’t like to think about. But, if you learn the signs of a heart attack and what steps to take, you can save a life – maybe your own.

Recognize

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Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: cardiac catheterization, cardiology, Cooper Heart Institute, heart attack

Aspirin Can Fight Heart Attacks, But Should You Be Taking One Daily?

August 13, 2009 Leave a Comment

AspirinCan aspirin help you survive a heart attack or ward one off if taken preventatively? Doctors have been aware of the cardiovascular benefits of aspirin for years, but that doesn’t mean we should all start taking a daily dose.

“Multiple …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: aspirin, heart attack

When Heart Rhythm Problems Require Medical Care

July 21, 2009 Leave a Comment

The heartWhile most of us experience occasional heart palpitations or fluttering at one time or another, nearly 4 million Americans have recurring heart rhythm problems that warrant a doctor’s care.

Called “arrhythmias,” such chronic disorders of the rate or rhythm of …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: arrhythmias, heart attack, heart problems

Understanding Heart Disease in Women: The Number 1 Killer

April 14, 2009 Leave a Comment

Did you know that heart disease affects women and men at equal rates, but research shows that women may be more likely than men to die after a heart attack?  Here is important information to help you understand the symptoms …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: chest pain, heart attack, heart disease, women's health

Problems of the Heart: A Cooper Cardiologist Explains

March 1, 2009 Leave a Comment

Heart CareHeart Disease. Heart Failure. Heart Attack. Cardiac Arrest. Exactly what do all these terms mean and how do they differ?

A Cooper cardiologist explains: “Heart disease is an umbrella term for a number of complex problems affecting the heart muscle, …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: cardiac arrest, cardiology, heart attack

How to Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure

March 1, 2009 Leave a Comment

Blood pressureHigh blood pressure (also called hypertension) increases your chances of having a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease and other life-threatening conditions. Anyone can get it, and as you get older—and heavier—your odds increase.…

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: blood pressure, heart attack

Heart Attacks: It’s a Matter of Time & Location

April 1, 2007 Leave a Comment

Heart Attacks: It's a Matter of Time & LocationThe sweating starts first. Nausea follows. Then comes a heaviness in the chest that won’t go away. Something is wrong and you need to get help.

“Nearly 1.5 million people suffer heart attacks each year in the U.S., and almost …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: heart attack, heart institute

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