| A Bulge Can Cause Problems Too
A bulge in a weak area is called an
aneurysm—and if an aneurysm bursts,
it’s usually deadly.
• When the Aorta Bursts More >>
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| A New Way to See Your Heart
Cardiac MRI gives doctors a clearer picture More >>
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| Blockages Aren’t Just in the Heart
The vascular system is made up of the vessels that carry blood throughout the body. More >>
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| Creating Detours in the Heart
New techniques are being developed for bypass surgery More >>
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| Diabetes and Your Heart
If you’re diagnosed with type 2, your heart health needs extra attention More >>
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| Do I Really Need a Blood Pressure Drug?
If you have hypertension, treatment can make all the difference in your future health
- Is Your Blood Pressure Too High?
- Commonly Prescribed Blood Pressure Medications
- Blood Pressure Makeover class More >>
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| Exercising Your ‘Emotional Heart’
It’s just as important as caring for your physical heart More >>
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| For Faulty Heartbeat, Mini-Maze = Maxi-Results
The benefits—shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery
- Other Types of Open-Heart Surgery More >>
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| Heart-y Questions Every Woman Should Ask
You may not realize it, but the biggest threat to your health isn’t breast cancer. It’s heart disease, the #1 killer of both men and women in America.
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| Her Heart is Beating in Rhythm Again
Mary Easley of Bethlehem had her problem fixed through a tiny incision More >>
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| Her Risk Factors Were Hidden
Rosa Ortiz of Allentown didn’t know she had risk factors for heart disease, but her doctors found them in time More >>
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| Her Role as Mom Has Changed
Christine Wexler of Allentown learned to make changes to her life after a heart disease diagnosis
- WomenHeart Support Group More >>
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| How Risky Are Stents?
Pros and cons of the bare-metal and drug-coated versions
• Find out how stents helped one local man More >>
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| How to Respond to a Heart Attack or Stroke
Know the warning signs and dial 9-1-1
‘Hello, 9-1-1? I Think I’m Having a Heart Attack!’ More >>
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| If You’re Called on to Use a Defibrillator
These life-saving devices are found throughout the community
- Locations of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) More >>
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| Is Your Family Heart-Attack Prepared?
What every woman’s spouse and adult children need to know
• Five Ways to Prevent a Heart Attack More >>
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| Living With Heart Failure
With care and attention, you can have a full life More >>
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| New Test Detects Calcium Buildup
If you’re at greater-than-average risk for developing heart disease, cardiac calcium
scoring may be useful. More >>
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| Sleep Apnea and Your Heart
Why a troublesome sleep spells trouble for your health
• How to Get a
Good Night’s Sleep More >>
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| Sorting Out Your Cholesterol
That ‘total’ number is not enough to predict your heart disease risk!
• Get Your Cholesterol Under Control More >>
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| Taking Your Own Blood Pressure
Who needs a home monitor and what to buy More >>
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| The Link Between Head and Heart
Depression and other emotional problems raise heart attack risk More >>
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| Yes, I Can! Start a heart attack support group
Yes, I Can! Start a heart attack support group More >>
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| ‘CPR Anytime’ Could Be a Lifesaver
New technique is quicker and easier than traditional resuscitation
• If You Want to Learn CPR More >>
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| ‘What We’ve Learned About Our Hearts’
Nancy Mazzarese and Jean Parkansky, a Forks Township, Pa., mother-daughter team, support each other in preventing heart disease. More >>
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