10 Ways to Control Your High Blood Pressure
Know what your weight should be. Keep it at or below that level. Don't use too much salt in cooking or at meals. Avoid salty foods. Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole-grain high-fiber foods according to American Heart Association ... [... more]
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View an illustration of the Pulmonary Veins
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
I have been told that my 6-year-old daughter has pulmonary hypertension. What does this mean? Is it the same as the hypertension that has been diagnosed in my mother? Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which pressure in the blood vessels in ... [... more]
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Coping with Feelings
Medical reporter John Hammarley discusses anxiety and depression Information for cardiac rehab patients on handling the emotions that follow a cardiac event. Your healthcare professionals may not have talked to you about the emotional aspects of ... [... more]
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Quit smoking, manage weight and control blood sugar and carbohydrate intake. How cholesterol, hypertension and more can combine with diabetes to produce CVD. Understand the role of testing and medication in your diabetes treatment plan. The ... [... more]
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Congenital Heart Disease
Information on congenital heart disease in adults and children Congenital means inborn or existing at birth. Among the terms you may hear are "congenital heart defect," "congenital heart disease" and "congenital cardiovascular [... more]
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The Bad Fats Brothers- Sat and Trans
They're a charming pair, Sat and Trans. But that doesn't mean they make good friends. Read on to learn how they clog arteries and break hearts -- and how to limit your time with them by avoiding the foods they're in. The Bad Fats Brothers- Sat ... [... more]
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Shake Your Salt Habit
The average American consumes about 6 to 18 grams of salt daily. That's roughly one to three teaspoonfuls. Your body actually needs only about 200 mg of sodium each day. Reducing the amount of sodium you consume may help you reduce or avoid high ... [... more]
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Anticoagulation
Some people with congenital heart defects, especially those who are cyanotic (blue), have had heart valve replacements or have had complicated surgeries such as the Fontan operation, may need to take anticoagulants (blood-thinners). These ... [... more]
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Therapeutic Cardiac Catheterizations for Children with Congenital Heart Disease A therapeutic cardiac catheterization is a procedure performed to treat your child's heart defect. A therapeutic cardiac catheterization is a procedure performed to ... [... more]
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Stroke is a Woman's Problem Too
Stroke is the third leading cause of death for American women after diseases of the heart and cancer. It claims more than twice as many lives as breast cancer. Each year, about 8 percent of American females who die are stroke victims. In the ... [... more]
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The Better Fats Sisters- Mon and Poly
These ladies are charmers in their own way -- they look out for you and your heart. The sisters love it when you cook with the foods they're in, and they've got lots of great tips to share. Unlike their devious Bad Fats Brothers, they'll tell you ... [... more]
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