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Heart Disease/ Stroke – News
By Editor, on November 13th, 2010
Eat for a Healthy Heart, U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Website of U.S Food & Drug Administration contains good information on eating for a healthy heart, including: Food Label and Nutrition Facts Nutrient Highs and Lows Health Claims, and . . . → Read More: Eat For a Healthy Heart
By Editor, on November 13th, 2010
Heart Disease Prevention, Website by the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention. Information on: What You can Do, and Guidelines & Recommendations View Info »
By Editor, on November 13th, 2010
Heart Health and High Blood Pressure, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The website of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration provides Links to other websites with information and resources on heart disease, heart health and high blood pressure provided . . . → Read More: Heart Health and High Blood Pressure, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
By Editor, on November 13th, 2010
Blood, Heart and Circulation Topics, MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains comprehensive links to information on all topics related to the heart, blood, veins . . . → Read More: Blood, Heart and Circulation Topics, MedlinePlus
By Editor, on November 13th, 2010
Types of Cardiovascular Disease, by the World Health Organization. A skeletal diagram, mapping an overview of the various types of cardiovascular disease, and a graph showing the worldwide incidence of the various types of cardiovascular disease by age. View . . . → Read More: Types & Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease
By Editor, on November 13th, 2010
Global Burden of Coronary Heart Disease, by the World Health Organization. A Map and graphs illustrating the “healthy years of life lost” to coronary heart disease in the different regions of the world. Cardiovascular disease accounts for 10% of . . . → Read More: Statistics on Global Burden of Coronary Heart Disease
By Editor, on November 13th, 2010
About Heart Disease, Website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains extensive information about heart disease: facts and statistics, signs and symptoms, prevention, CDC funded public health programs to address heart . . . → Read More: About Heart Disease, Website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Heart Disease, Website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains extensive information about heart disease: facts and statistics, signs and symptoms, prevention, CDC funded public health programs to address heart disease, . . . → Read More: Heart Disease, Website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Information on Different Types of Coronary Disease from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. For each of many heart and vascular conditions, includes medical information explaining what . . . → Read More: Information on Different Types of Coronary Disease from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Cardiovascular disease 101: Understanding heart and blood vessel conditions, MayoClinic.com View Info…
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
In Brief: Your Guide to a Healthy Heart, by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Health Information Center, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Overview of heart disease, its risk factors, prevention, and . . . → Read More: In Brief: Your Guide to a Healthy Heart
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Disorders of the Heart and Circulatory System, Basic information provided by Aging in the Know, a website of the American Geriatric Society’s Foundation for Health in Aging. Covers coronary artery disease and heart attacks, heart failure, heart valve problems, . . . → Read More: Disorders of the Heart and Circulatory System
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Depression risk high for heart patients, San Francisco Chronicle. More than 80 million people suffer from heart disease in the United States. It is the top cause of death in this country. A recent study found that people who . . . → Read More: Depression risk high for heart patients
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Heart Disease & Stroke, a website by FamilyDoctor.org. Contains information on the basics of heart attacks, stroke, and various kinds of heart disease, as well as information on reducing your risk, treatment, and recovery. View Info…
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Public Health and Aging: Hospitalizations for Stroke Among Adults Aged >65 Years, Report of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, on the results of a study of . . . → Read More: Public Health and Aging: Hospitalizations for Stroke Among Adults Aged >65 Years
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Stroke, website by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, National Institutes of Health. Contains information about stroke, its medical aspects, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and prevention, as well as links to other resources on stroke. Read More…
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Senior Health: Stroke, a Tutorial by the National Institutes of Health about stroke in seniors. Includes discussions of medical aspects, warning signs and risk factors, prevention and diagnosis, treatment and research, frequently asked questions, and links to further resources. . . . → Read More: Senior Health: Stroke
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Stroke, MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains comprehensive links to information on all topics related to stroke. View Info…
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
AgePage: Stroke, A four page brochure with basic information on stroke, by the National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health. View Info: AgePage – Stroke
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Global Burden of Stroke, by the World Health Organization. Map and graphs illustrating the healthy years of life lost to stroke throughout the different regions of the world. High blood pressure and smoking are cited as the two most . . . → Read More: Global Burden of Stroke
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Atlas of Stroke Hospitalizations – Introduction, Statistics on the incidence of stroke in the U.S., by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. View Info: Atlas of Stroke Hospitalizations – Introduction
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
The Heart Truth for Women: If You Have Heart Disease (Fact Sheet), by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Health Information Center, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Four page pamphlet, which includes . . . → Read More: The Heart Truth for Women: If You Have Heart Disease (Fact Sheet)
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. A 95 page Small Group Lesson Plan, teaching the warning signs of a heart attack, . . . → Read More: Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs – A 95 Page Lesson Plan
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
10-year Cardiovascular Risk Calculator, A Risk Assessment Tool for Estimating Your 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack- by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health. View Info…
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Know the Signs & Symptoms of a Heart Attack, by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. A website and brochure listing the major signs of a heart . . . → Read More: Know the Signs & Symptoms of a Heart Attack
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease, by the World Health Organization. Charts and graphs showing the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, worldwide. View Info: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Various Diagnostic Procedures for Heart Disease, from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, including: »What Is Cardiac Catheterization? »What Is Cardiac CT? o »What Is Cardiac MRI? . . . → Read More: Various Diagnostic Procedures for Heart Disease
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis, Heart Health Online, by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Links to detailed information on the many different diagnostic tests used to detect heart disease. »View Info
By Editor, on November 12th, 2010
The Heart Truth: Questions to Ask Your Doctor (a Wallet card), by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. »View Info (pdf)
By Editor, on November 11th, 2010
Heart Disease Tests, by labtestsonline.org. Information on laboratory blood tests used in the detection of heart disease. »View Info
By Editor, on November 11th, 2010
Diagnostic Tests and Procedures, Heart Information Center, Texas Heart Institute. Information on the various diagnostic tests and procedures used to diagnose heart and vascular disease. »View Info
By Editor, on November 11th, 2010
Coronary Angiography and Possible Angioplasty, MedlinePlus, Patient Education, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. A tutorial and pdf document explaining the diagnostic procedure called an angiogram through which doctors look at the blood vessels of the heart. . . . → Read More: Coronary Angiography and Possible Angioplasty
By Editor, on November 11th, 2010
Computer Imaging / Tomography, American Heart Association. Explanation of several types of scans and X-ray computed tomography diagnostic tools used in the diagnosis of heart disease. »View Info
By Editor, on November 11th, 2010
Heart Tests & Procedures, Cleveland Clinic »View Info
By Editor, on November 11th, 2010
Invasive Testing for Heart Disease – Cleveland Clinic »View Info
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
ABCs of Preventing Heart Disease, Stroke and Heart Attack, American Heart Association, Inc. Information on preventive actions you can take, including most importantly, avoid tobacco, be more active, and choose good nutrition. Read More…
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Heart Disease Risk Questionnaire – from Washington University School of Medicine. An interactive questionnaire to help you assess your risk or your elderly loved one’s risk of heart disease. View Info…
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Heart Diseases – Prevention, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. Links to extensive information on heart disease prevention. View Info…
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Heart Health Online; Healthy Lifestyles, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Website dedicated to heart health, includes section on healthy lifestyles, including advice on diet, weight, exercise, quitting smoking, and minimizing stress. View Info…
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Your Guide to a Healthy Heart, A 95 page comprehensive guide to prevention of heart disease by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Includes discussion of the . . . → Read More: Your Guide to a Healthy Heart
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease for Women: A Special Case, by The World Health Organization. Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease for Women – A Special Case
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
The Heart Truth for Women, A 6 page brochure on prevention of heart disease for women by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. View Info: The Heart . . . → Read More: The Heart Truth for Women
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women, A 127 page comprehensive guide to prevention of heart disease for women by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Discusses major . . . → Read More: The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
The Heart Truth for Latinas: An Action Plan, Factsheet on prevention of heart disease for Latinas, By the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The Heart Truth for . . . → Read More: The Heart Truth for Latinas: An Action Plan, Factsheet on prevention of heart disease for Latinas
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Facts About Menopausal Hormone Therapy (now known to increase risks of heart attack and stroke), A 24 page booklet by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Discusses . . . → Read More: Facts About Menopausal Hormone Therapy (now known to increase risks of heart attack and stroke)
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Cut Down on Fat – Not on Taste! Pamphlet in Spanish and English by National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health. Learn about how to eat for heart health. Cut Down on Fat – Not on . . . → Read More: Cut Down on Fat – Not on Taste!
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Personal Choices and Actions, by the World Health Organization. Lists 5 personal choices in lifestyle and behavior and 7 personal actions for safeguarding cardiovascular health. View Info: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention – Personal Choices and Actions
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
When Delicious Meets Nutritious: Recipes For Heart Health, by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. View Info: When Delicious Meets Nutritious – Recipes For Heart Health
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart, A 52 page guide by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Read More: Your Guide to Physical Activity and . . . → Read More: Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Keep The Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes From the National Hart, Lung & Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. 156 page recipe book of heart healthy recipes. Read More: Keep The Beat – . . . → Read More: Keep The Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol With Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC), An 85 page guide by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Read More: Your Guide to . . . → Read More: Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol With Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)
By Editor, on November 10th, 2010
Learn Your Cholesterol Number, An 8 page pamphlet in both Spanish and English by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Read More: Learn Your Cholesteral Number (in . . . → Read More: Learn Your Cholesterol Number
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need to Know A 6 page pamphlet by the National Cholesterol Education Program, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Read More… High Blood Cholesterol; What You Need To Know
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
High Blood Cholesterol, An online tutorial presenting basic information on high blood cholesterol, provided by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Heath (NIH). Read More…
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Facts on Cholesterol, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Map with statistics on the percentage of people who had their blood tested for cholesterol by state. >> Read More Facts on Cholesterol
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
According to a study for the Council on Science and Public Health, American Medical Association: “Across populations, the level of blood pressure, the incremental rise in blood pressure with age, and the prevalence of hypertension are directly related to . . . → Read More: AMA urges immediate FDA action to reduce excess salt in food
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Cholesterol, Website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contains information on cholesterol, facts and statistics, and prevention of heart disease. Read More…
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Facts About Healthy Weight, A 4 page pamphlet by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. View Info: Facts About Healthy Weight
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Aim for a Healthy Weight, A 48 page booklet by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Overweight increases your risks to the following disease: ■ High blood . . . → Read More: Aim for a Healthy Weight
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
In Brief: Your Guide to Healthy Sleep, A four page guide by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. A shorter version of the longer booklet entitled “Your . . . → Read More: In Brief: Your Guide to Healthy Sleep
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Cholesterol Quiz – Harvard Consumer Health Content. Interactive tool to learn how to prevent coronary artery disease, America’s No. 1 killer, and understand what your cholesterol numbers mean. Read more…
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention, Website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Includes links to information on Government programs for heart disease and stroke prevention, as well as information on related diseases. Read more…
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Learn about Heart Disease – Take Action, Quick Guide to Healthy Living series by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Healthfinder.gov. Covers basics of heart disease, risk factors, and immediate action items toward prevention: get your blood pressure . . . → Read More: Learn about Heart Disease – Take Action, Quick Guide to Healthy Living
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Eating Fish Can Improve Memory and Prevent Stroke, by Martin Mak. Read Article… Eating Fish Can Improve Memory and Prevent Stroke
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Heart Disease – Prevention & Wellness Articles on prevention of heart disease by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Healthfinder.gov. View Info…
By Editor, on November 7th, 2010
Green tea may help prevent strokes, not cancer, MSNBC, Health/ Diet & Nutrition Five cups a day of green tea greatly reduced heart disease in Japan, a study found.
By Editor, on November 6th, 2010
Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: KNOW THE FACTS, A pamphlet by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Discusses some facts and warnings about using aspirin to lower the risk of heart attack and clot-related . . . → Read More: Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: KNOW THE FACTS
By Editor, on November 6th, 2010
Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease, by World Health Organization. Chart and graphs with map, showing incidence globally of different treatments for heart disease. »View Info (pdf): Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease, World Health Organization
By Editor, on November 6th, 2010
Your Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease, A 68 page booklet by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains an introduction to heart disease, risk factors, . . . → Read More: Your Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease
By Editor, on November 6th, 2010
Your Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease, a 4 page summary brochure by National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Summarizes treatments including lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, not . . . → Read More: Your Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease
By Editor, on November 6th, 2010
What Are Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents? By American Heart Association. Discussion of some of the more common medications used for treating heard disease. »View Info
By Editor, on November 6th, 2010
Heart Disease Drug Information, HealthCentral.com Links to information on several different medications commonly prescribed for heart disease. Every person is different, so your treatment will be tailored to your needs, and you should consult your doctor. But, this may . . . → Read More: Heart Disease Drug Information
By Editor, on November 6th, 2010
Heart Surgery, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. Links to extensive information on heart surgery, including basics, specific conditions, rehabilitation and recovery, and more. »View Info
By Editor, on November 6th, 2010
Information on Various Treatments for Heart Disease, from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, including: »How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated? »How Is Angina Treated? »What Is . . . → Read More: Information on Various Treatments for Heart Disease
By Editor, on November 6th, 2010
Family Caregiving for Patients With Stroke — Review and Analysis, Han and Haley, © American Heart Institute, Inc. Reports on scientific studies done on the burdens on family caregivers for elderly stroke patients. Concludes that, “Evidence to date clearly . . . → Read More: Family Caregiving for Patients With Stroke
By Editor, on November 5th, 2010
Living with Advanced Congestive Heart Failure: A Guide for Family Caregivers, by The Washington Home Center for Palliative Care Studies, A Division of RAND Corporation, (formerly the Rand Center to Improve Care of the Dying). A serious and in . . . → Read More: Living with Advanced Congestive Heart Failure: A Guide for Family Caregivers
By Editor, on November 5th, 2010
If You are Caring for Someone with Heart Disease – Tips to help you cope, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Healthfinder.gov. One suggestion is to keep a caregiver’s journal, with one page dedicated to listing your own . . . → Read More: If You are Caring for Someone with Heart Disease – Tips to help you cope
By Editor, on November 5th, 2010
Heart of Caregiving, By The American Heart Association. Advice from the American Heart Association for caregivers of patients disabled by heart disease, heart attack or stroke. »View Info
By Editor, on November 5th, 2010
Heart Attack Survival Plan, a Wallet card to fill out with information for emergency personnel, such as medications your loved one is taking, allergies, name and emergency contact information for yourself or other caregivers, and a short reminder list . . . → Read More: Heart Attack Survival Plan
By Editor, on November 5th, 2010
Forum (online discussion) for caregivers of patients with heart disease – on the website of the American Heart Association. »View Info
By Editor, on November 5th, 2010
Family cardiac caregivers may have higher heart disease risk, Press release by the American Heart Association. Report on a study finding that stress and depression may play an important role in the development of cardiovascular disease. Stress and depression . . . → Read More: Family cardiac caregivers may have higher heart disease risk
By Editor, on March 1st, 2010
Your Guide to Healthy Sleep, a 72 page booklet, is published by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, which is under the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Recognizing the . . . → Read More: Your Guide to Healthy Sleep
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