What’s Going Around: How heart disease differs in women from men
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of Americans, according to the American Heart Association. However, heart disease looks different for each gender. “Women’s hearts are smaller than men’s hearts.
Heart Disease Awareness: When and Why You Should Get Screened Now
Regular screenings for all patients should begin at age 20 and proceed in intervals. However, if you're at high risk for cardiovascular disease, you're likely to be screened more frequently. Risk factors include high blood pressure, cholesterol and smoking, a family history of heart disease, your age and your lifestyle.
Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in women: Why?
February is American Heart Month, a highlight of which is Wear Red Day, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease in women, on the first Friday of the month. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women.
Heart Disease in Women: An Urgent Call to Awareness
As a Cardiologist, I frequently encounter a concerning misconception among women: the belief that heart disease primarily affects others, while the fear
American Heart Association raises awareness for heart disease in February
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- February is American Heart Month. Throughout the month American Heart Association chapters across the country are raising awareness for cardiovascular disease.
Inflammatory bowel disease tied to higher risk for heart disease
Male patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a higher risk for ischemic heart diseases (IHDs), according to a study published in the March issue of the International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention.
Simple ways to lower your heart disease risk
Getting regular checkups that focus on preventive care can help you stay well.They can also help you catch certain conditions early, potentially helping you li
Health Innovators Create Solutions To Address Heart Disease
To combat heart disease, health innovators are focusing on making healthcare institutions more trustworthy to the needs of ...
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Heart Disease is Preventable
Op-Ed: Diet, exercise and stopping smoking will save many lives, especially in Brooklyn’s minority communities.
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Louisville Fire, AHA celebrate heart month by teaching CPR
Their goal is for one person to be CPR trained in every household by 2030. With February being heart month, the American ...
Wear Red Day lights up Albany to raise heart disease awareness
Despite a storm canceling the "Glow Red Ceremony," Albany is set to illuminate the night in red as part of Wear Red Day, a ...
Cardiologist: What to do for a healthier heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association. Heart disease refers to ...