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Cancer Treatment and Heart-Related Side Effects

March 3, 2015 2 Comments

By Robert A. Somer, MD and Joanne K. Mazzarelli, MD

cancerandheartYou might think, “What does treatment for cancer have anything to do with heart disease, and why do I need to think about this?” But, for a small population …

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Cancer Treatment, Heart-Related Side Effects, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, The Cooper Heart Institute.

Oral Anticoagulants: What Are They and How Do They Work?

January 26, 2015 Leave a Comment

Doctor Examining Senior Male Patient In HospitalKathleen M. Heintz, DO

Thanks to all the pharmaceutical marketing we hear every day, most people are aware of a category of medications called blood thinners. But it’s not always clear from these commercials exactly what they are and what …

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Oral Anticoagulants

Another Way to Heart Health: Try Yoga

January 23, 2015 Leave a Comment

Fun times at gymYoga has been around for thousands of years and is used to experience increased relaxation, tranquility and spiritual insights. Traditional yoga is done slowly with a focus on stretching, breathing and meditation.

In recent years, yoga has seen a huge …

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Heart Health, Yoga

Another Milestone for Cooper . . . the 200th TAVR Procedure

November 20, 2014 1 Comment

By Sajjad A. Sabir, MD

On Friday, November 14, 2014, the team from Cooper Heart Institute’s Structural Heart Disease Program performed the 200th TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement; sometimes referred to as TAVI) procedure.

This represents a major milestone, and …

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Heart Disease: Know the Stats, Know the Facts

August 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

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By The Cooper Heart Institute

We’ve all heard the dire message that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. But do we really know the actual number of Americans that suffer from …

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Heart Attack, Heart Disease

Heat and Your Heart – Know the Warning Signs

August 15, 2014 3 Comments

By Sajjad A. Sabir, MD

beattheheatThe dog days of summer can take a toll on many people and it’s smart to take precautions when dealing with the hot, humid days of the summer months. Heat can cause an extra strain, …

Posted in: Featured, Uncategorized Tagged: Heart Disease, Heat, Stroke

We Hear a Lot About Blood Thinners – What Are They?

May 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

dentalhealthAndrea M. Russo, MD, Director of the Cooper Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service at the Cooper Heart Institute

If you watch news during the dinner hour, it’s hard to miss all the pharmaceutical advertisements, many of which talk about a …

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Arrhythmia, Atrial fibrillation, Electrophysiology

Dental Health and Heart Health . . . Is There a Connection?

May 13, 2014 1 Comment

Sajjad A. Sabir, MD
Clinical Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology

hearthealthDid you know that there is a common household item that may play a part in preventing heart disease? It’s the simple toothbrush. It makes sense that the billions of bacteria …

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Sleep Apnea: Why Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Really Does Matter

April 1, 2014 Leave a Comment

Woman in bedBy: Fredric L Ginsberg, MD

It is a well-documented public health problem that many Americans don’t get enough sleep. Lack of sleep has been linked to excessive fatigue, headaches, delayed reaction times and difficulty concentrating. For many Americans, sleep deprivation …

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Sitting Is the New Smoking

March 27, 2014 Leave a Comment

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Joanne K. Mazzarelli, MD

Want to live longer? Want to know one simple thing you can do? Stop sitting.

At a TED Conference in 2013, author and business writer Nilofer Merchant coined the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” and …

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