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Mary Kyle Her Writer

A Woman’s Heart, Anxiety vs. Heart Attack

Written by Mary Kyle on September 16, 2009 - 7:58pm

There is no doubt that women today are under more stress than ever. One of the “gifts” left to us by the women’s liberation movement is that we not only get to fry-the-bacon-up-in-a-pan at night, but we are also frequently out there in the workforce bringing-home-the-bacon as well.

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Rate Control or Rhythm Control — Which Is Better For Atrial Fibrillation: New Findings From the RECORD AF Registry

Written by Mellanie True Hills on November 20, 2009 - 6:40am

RECORD AF registry findings were presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. This registry looked at how newly-diagnosed afib patients were being managed in the real world. These results differed from previously-reported research, such as the AFFIRM (Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management) trial.

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Mary Kyle Her Writer

Endocarditis - An Unseen Menace to Your Heart

Written by Mary Kyle on November 19, 2009 - 11:44am

Did you realize that there is virtually no part of your body that is a germ free zone and safe from developing an infection? Not even your heart is immune from the ravages of germs and bacteria. Just like the rest of your body, it is also susceptible to developing an infection.

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Dr. Carrie Jones Expert Bio Her Writer

Testosterone, Menopause, and Heart Disease

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on November 17, 2009 - 9:40pm

Testosterone is an often overlooked hormone in the grand scheme of menopause but the truth is, it helps with hotflashes, nightsweats, bone loss, energy, self-esteem, sexual desire, and orgasm response. For many women, this important hormone decreases with age however for some, it actually increases leading to increased facial hair, acne, and an increased risk for heart disease.

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Lynette Summerill Her Writer

Celebrate Your Independence With the Great American Smokeout

Written by Lynette Summerill on November 17, 2009 - 9:15am

For the past 32 years, the Great American Smokeout has made being a quitter something to celebrate. The event challenges tobacco users to quit for at least one day with the hope that single day will be the catalyst to quit completely.

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Mellanie True Hills Expert Bio Her Writer

New Study Finds NT-proBNP Levels Predict New Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Up To Sixteen Years in Advance

Written by Mellanie True Hills on November 16, 2009 - 8:54am

A new study reports that blood levels of a protein hormone called N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) predicts new atrial fibrillation, regardless of other afib risk factors.

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Linda Fugate Her Writer

Cardiorenal Syndrome

Written by Linda Fugate on November 16, 2009 - 7:36am

Heart health and kidney health are strongly connected. As early as 1974, doctors noted that kidney failure patients on dialysis have a high incidence of cardiovascular problems. A review article from 2005 reports that death from cardiovascular illness is 375 times higher in dialysis patients aged 25 to 35, compared to those with normal kidney function. The authors conducted a comprehensive literature search to see whether patients in the early stages of kidney disease also have increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Their conclusion was yes, impaired kidney function causes damage to the heart and blood vessels well before kidney failure is obvious, and the association between kidney disease and heart disease is comparable to the link between diabetes mellitus and heart disease.

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Mary Kyle Her Writer

A Woman’s Heart: Heart Murmurs, Part 2-Abnormal Heart Murmurs

Written by Mary Kyle on November 9, 2009 - 5:22pm

Last week, we learned about heart murmurs – What are they? Who gets them? Are they serious? How are they treated? In Part 1-Innocent Heart Murmurs, you learned that there are two types of heart murmurs: innocent heart murmurs.

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VIDEO - HERSTORY: Lori Shares How She Felt After Returning Home From Open-Heart Surgery

November 6, 2009 - 2:45pm

Lori describes how she functioned at home after open-heart surgery.

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VIDEO - HERSTORY: Kathy Shares What The Pressure In Her Chest Felt Like

November 6, 2009 - 12:47pm

Kathy describes the pressure she felt in her chest directly before her heart attack.

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