Heart Health

3. Symptoms, Recognition, Diagnosis

Dec 12, 2019 · · Heart Health
Stroke is an emergency situation. The degree of brain function lost depends on the type of stroke, its location, and in most cases, how quickly it is treated. Yet, only 40 percent of Americans can recognize the major symptoms of a stroke. The other 60 percent may have a vague … Read More

2. Risk Factors, Conditions, Triggers

Dec 12, 2019 · · Heart Health
There are risk factors that make some people more likely to have a stroke, and there are underlying causes and pre-existing conditions that could actually trigger a stroke. Sometimes, the line between a risk factor and a cause is blurred. A risk factor like high blood pressure, for example, turns … Read More

1. Circulation, Blockage, Stroke

Dec 12, 2019 · · Heart Health
By the time you read the first three paragraphs of this report, someone in the U.S. will have had a stroke. It happens every 40 seconds, and four minutes later another person dies of a stroke. It is one of life’s most feared medical emergencies—an event that will be life-changing … Read More

1. The Basics of Blood Pressure

Nov 26, 2019 · · Heart Health
To gain an idea of what blood pressure is and how it changes, it helps to understand how your heart and blood vessels function. Despite its paramount significance, your heart is relatively small compared with other parts of your body—it’s about the size of your fist and weighs only about … Read More

From the Medical Editor

Nov 25, 2019 · · Heart Health
If you’re reading this report, it’s likely that you or a loved one has hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Hypertension increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, disability, chronic illness, and premature death. Conversely, bringing your blood pressure down into the normal range reduces your risk … Read More

6. Drug Treatments for Cholesterol

Nov 25, 2019 · · Heart Health
Despite all their best efforts, some people still can’t keep their lipids and cardiovascular risk at acceptable levels. If you’re one of them, you’ll need a medication to help control your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. Statins remain the cornerstone of cholesterol-lowering drug therapy, but … Read More

Resources

Nov 25, 2019 · · Heart Health
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics eatright.org 800-877-1600 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 American Academy of Sleep Medicine aasm.org contact@aasm.org 630-737-9700 2510 N. Frontage Rd. Darien, IL 60561 American College of Cardiology acc.org Resource@acc.org 800-253-4636, Ext. 5603 2400 N St., NW Washington, DC 20037 American College of … Read More

Glossary

Nov 25, 2019 · · Heart Health
aerobic exercise: Physical activity that increases the intake and use of oxygen and improves the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Sometimes called endurance exercise. Examples include running, brisk walking, and swimming. angina (angina pectoris): Discomfort or pain in the chest that occurs when fatty plaques that narrow coronary arteries interfere with … Read More

7. Looking Ahead

Nov 22, 2019 · · Heart Health
Coronary artery disease is responsible for the deaths of 370,000 Americans annually. Fortunately, exciting advancements have entered the scene to help diagnose, treat, and prevent CAD. One factor in the fight against the disease: New medications that limit the damage it causes. These drugs may reduce recuperation and recovery times. … Read More

6. In the Event of a Heart Attack

Nov 22, 2019 · · Heart Health
Heart attacks happen to someone in the U.S. every 40 seconds. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a whopping 790,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. During a heart attack, the blood flow to the heart muscle is severely reduced or blocked. The coronary artery responsible … Read More

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