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Home > Health Information > E-Newsletters > Heart Health 

Current issue:

May 2008
Triglycerides Linked to Risk for Heart Disease

Past issues:

April 2008
Surgery Tops Stents for Multiple Heart Blockage

March 2008
Restless Legs Syndrome and Heart Disease Linked

February 2008
Take a Mini-Stroke Seriously, Seek Medical Attention

January 2008
Winter Months Bring Elevated Blood Pressure, Experts Say

December 2007
Heart Care Important Both Before and After Problems Occur

November 2007
Heart Risk Linked to Pot Belly

October 2007
"Whispering" Stroke Can Cause Harm

September 2007
Your Heart Health - Get Started Now

August 2007
Deadly Heart Attacks Need Quick Treatment

July 2007
Controlling High Blood Pressure Still a Problem for Many

June 2007
Implantable Defibrillator Offers an Improved Quality of Life

May 2007
New Procedure Helps Remove Deep Vein Blood Clots

April 2007
MRI Improves Acute Stroke Diagnosis

March 2007
Heart Risks and Metabolic Syndrome Linked

February 2007
Waltzing Your Way to a Stronger Heart

January 2007
Stroke Patients Benefit from "Constraint" Therapy

December 2006
Statin Therapy During Heart Attack Has Long-term Benefits, Too

November 2006
Early Symptoms May Foretell "Sudden Cardiac Death"

October 2006
Study Reveals How Eating Fish Helps the Heart

September 2006
Low-Fat Dairy Products May Fight High Blood Pressure

August 2006
Many Women in Cardiac Rehab Have Low Fitness Level

July 2006
Mothers Likely to Pass Heart Disease to Children

June 2006
Multiple Lifestyle Changes Help Lower Blood Pressure

May 2006
Lifesaving Advice for Stroke: Call 911

April 2006
Vessel Blockage in Women Differs from Men

March 2006
One Sibling's Heart Disease Increases Risk for Remaining Siblings

February 2006
Heart Attack Symptoms Differ for Women and Men

January 2006
New DASH Diet Improves Heart Health

December 2005
Gene Finding Lends Clues to Blood Pressure Problems

November 2005
Drug-Coated Stents Help Diabetics with Heart Repair

October 2005
Anemia Linked To Heart Failure Complications

September 2005
New Hope for Those with High Blood Pressure

August 2005
Blood Test May Help Find Heart Disease

July 2005
Bypass Surgery Compared To Stent Procedure

June 2005
Antibiotics for Heart May Not Help in All Cases

May 2005
Heredity and Coronary Fatty Deposits Linked

April 2005
Aspirin Benefits Women at High Risk for Heart Attack

March 2005
AHA: Home Blood Pressure Monitoring a Plus

February 2005
More Studies Find Link Between Heart Disease and Inflammation

January 2005
For Stroke Patients, Brain Can Learn New Ways

December 2004
Heart-Healthy Young Women Have Lower Heart Risk Later

November 2004
Sibling Heart Disease A Risk Factor For Brother Or Sister

October 2004
Women With Chest Pain Gain Insight With New Test

September 2004
Older Heart Patients Benefit From Aggressive Treatment - Angioplasty And Stenting Prevent Deaths

August 2004
Atrial Fibrillation Can Be A Family Affair - Study Finds Genetic Underpinnings

July 2004
Fruits And Vegetables May Help Reduce Risk Of Stroke - Damaging Effects In Cells Reduced

June 2004
Stroke Risk May Be High When Mood Is Low - Researchers Look For Causes

May 2004
High Blood Pressure Puts Many US Adults At Risk - May Is National High Blood Pressure Education Month

April 2004
'Good' Carbs Help Reduce Heart Disease Risk - Cereals And Fruits Reduce Risk

March 2004
New Guidelines For Heart Disease Prevention In Women - The Heart Truth Road Show Takes The "Red Dress" To Women

February 2004
Wise Lifestyle Choices Curtail Cardiovascular Disease - February Is Heart Awareness Month

January 2004
Discovery Of 'Heart Attack Gene' Adds Insight Into Risk Factors - Healthy Lifestyle Still Recommended

December 2003
Unusual Fatigue May Be Sign Of Heart Attack In Women - Researchers Find Early Symptoms Could Warn Women

November 2003
Aspirin Can Prevent First Heart Attack, Study Finds - Seek An Expert's Advice Before Choosing This Prevention Measure

October 2003
Blood-Thinning Therapy Cuts Stroke Risk

September 2003
Cholesterol Better Understood, But Some Not Addressing High Levels

August 2003
Mediterranean Diet a Life Saver

July 2003
Two Pacemakers Better for Some Heart Patients - Quality of Life Improves, Study Finds

June 2003
Study Sheds New Light On Pediatric Heart Conditions

May 2003
Fiber Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Senior Adults

April 2003
Women Should Cut Heart Disease Risks Before Menopause

March 2003
Rethinking the Treadmill Test - Study Finds Heart Function After Treadmill Test is Best Measure of Risk

February 2003
African Americans may not be Treating Stroke Risk Factors

January 2003
Heart Disease Knows No Gender

December 2002
Beta Blockers Save Lives in Long Run

November 2002
MRI Predicts Heart Attack Risk - Imaging Test Creating "Revolution" in Heart Care

October 2002
Chronic Infections Raise Heart Risk in Smokers

September 2002
Simpler Bypass Surgery Makes a Difference

August 2002
Protein Can Pinpoint Heart Failure

July 2002
New Player in Heart Disease Found

June 2002
Clear Heart, Clear Mind

May 2002
Knowing the Signs of a Heart Attack Could Save a Life

April 2002
Taking Blood Pressure Medication Reduces Risk of Heart Failure, Too

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