UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin’s Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed major artery blockage.
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UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin’s Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed major artery blockage.
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Heart disease affects 20 million Americans. How can you live a heart healthy life?Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: http://www.healthguru.com/?YT
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This 3D medical animation of heart surgery shows a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedure used to combat coronary artery disease. Beginning with a midline sternal incision, the heart is connected to a perfusion machine which will take over the duties of the heart while the surgery takes place. Two different grafts are used to bypass the blocked coronary arteries: the internal thoracic artery from inside the chest wall, and the saphenous vein from the leg. After the procedure, the heart is shocked to restart its beating. A drainage tube is left at the incision site to drain away excess fluid.
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UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin’s Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed major artery blockage.
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Every year, about 400,000 Americans suffer a massive heart attack with an artery to the heart completely blocked. A new study says men often get better treatment for these heart attacks than women. VOA’s Deborah Block has details.
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Daniel Cobb DOM explains the vitamin C theory of heart disease, gives a nutritional prescription, and calls into question the reasons for taking statin drugs.
Website: http://www.DanCobbDOM.com Additional information at http://www.VitaminCFoundation.org
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UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin’s Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed major artery blockage.
Duration : 0:1:45
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UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin’s Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed major artery blockage.
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This is a video featuring Vance along with The Emergency Department and Cardiac Care Team at Valley Medical Center.
“I thought it was heartburn,” says Vance, 53, of the chest pain he experienced one afternoon. But within minutes Vance knew—he was having a heart attack.
Fortunately, medics brought Vance to Valley Medical Center (VMC). Our hotline to medics combined with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and a dedicated cardiac team means Valley Medical Center is poised to act the instant a patient comes through the door.
Our door-to-balloon time—from the moment a patient arrives to the time we remove a blockage—beats the 90-minutes-or-less national benchmark by half an hour. And in 2009, the American Heart Association awarded us the Get with the Guidelines Heart Failure Silver Performance Award.
“Vance had total blockage in the largest artery of his heart,” says John W. Nemanich, MD, FACC and Medical Director of Interventional Cardiology at VMC. Vance’s blockage was removed just 39 minutes from the time he came through our door.
“Valley saved my life. Plain and simple,” says Vance.
When seconds count—you can count on Valley Medical Center. Learn more at www.valleymed.org/vance
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Preventing Heart Disease and Heart Attack Educational Video. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs; Item #56-042N, September 2001; The dramatic, moving stories of three heart attack survivors and their families illustrate the importance of heeding heart attack warning signs and seeking medical care quickly. They vividly convey how a real heart attack may differ from the stereotypical “movie heart attack” and how getting immediate treatment can save lives. The warm and sympathetic narration by an emergency department physician explains what a heart attack is, the treatments that can save lives if given quickly, why many heart attack victims delay seeking care, and how to make a heart attack survival plan. Useful for health fairs, medical waiting rooms, community groups, and home viewing. Producer: National Institutes of Health; Keywords: hhs.gov; public_safety; Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Heart Attack Warning Signs. A heart attack is a frightening event, and you probably don’t want to think about it. But, if you learn the signs of a heart attack and what steps to take, you can save a life–maybe your own. What are the signs of a heart attack? Many people think a heart attack is sudden and intense, like a “movie” heart attack, where a person clutches his or her chest and falls over. The truth is that many heart attacks start slowly, as a mild pain or discomfort. If you feel such a symptom, you may not be sure what’s wrong. Your symptoms may even come and go. Even those who have had a heart attack may not recognize their symptoms, because the next attack can have entirely different ones. Women may not think they’re at risk of having a heart attack–but they are. Learn more about women and heart attack. It’s vital that everyone learn the warning signs of a heart attack. These are: Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Shortness of breath. Often comes along with chest discomfort. But it also can occur before chest discomfort. Other symptoms. May include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness. Learn the signs–but also remember: Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, you should still have it checked out. Fast action can save lives-maybe your own. After you learn more about heart attack, try a brief quiz to see if you know what to do if you or someone else has warning signs. How do you survive a heart attack? Fast action is your best weapon against a heart attack. Why? Because clot-busting drugs and other artery-opening treatments can stop a heart attack in its tracks. They can prevent or limit damage to the heart–but they need to be given immediately after symptoms begin. The sooner they are started, the more good they will do–and the greater the chances are for survival and a full recovery. To be most effective, they need to be given ideally within 1 hour of the start of heart attack symptoms. You can reduce your risk of having a heart attack—even if you already have coronary heart disease (CHD) or have had a previous heart attack. The key is to take steps to prevent or control your heart disease risk factors. Six Key Steps To Reduce Heart Attack Risk; Taking these steps will reduce your risk of having a heart attack: Stop smoking; Lower high blood pressure; Reduce high blood cholesterol; Aim for a healthy weight; Be physically active each day. Manage diabetes.
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Preventing Heart Disease and Heart Attack Educational Video. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs; Item #56-042N, September 2001; The dramatic, moving stories of three heart attack survivors and their families illustrate the importance of heeding heart attack warning signs and seeking medical care quickly. They vividly convey how a real heart attack may differ from the stereotypical “movie heart attack” and how getting immediate treatment can save lives. The warm and sympathetic narration by an emergency department physician explains what a heart attack is, the treatments that can save lives if given quickly, why many heart attack victims delay seeking care, and how to make a heart attack survival plan. Useful for health fairs, medical waiting rooms, community groups, and home viewing. Producer: National Institutes of Health; Keywords: hhs.gov; public_safety; Creative Commons license: Public Domain. Heart Attack Warning Signs. A heart attack is a frightening event, and you probably don’t want to think about it. But, if you learn the signs of a heart attack and what steps to take, you can save a life–maybe your own. What are the signs of a heart attack? Many people think a heart attack is sudden and intense, like a “movie” heart attack, where a person clutches his or her chest and falls over. The truth is that many heart attacks start slowly, as a mild pain or discomfort. If you feel such a symptom, you may not be sure what’s wrong. Your symptoms may even come and go. Even those who have had a heart attack may not recognize their symptoms, because the next attack can have entirely different ones. Women may not think they’re at risk of having a heart attack–but they are. Learn more about women and heart attack. It’s vital that everyone learn the warning signs of a heart attack. These are: Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. The discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Shortness of breath. Often comes along with chest discomfort. But it also can occur before chest discomfort. Other symptoms. May include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness. Learn the signs–but also remember: Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, you should still have it checked out. Fast action can save lives-maybe your own. After you learn more about heart attack, try a brief quiz to see if you know what to do if you or someone else has warning signs. How do you survive a heart attack? Fast action is your best weapon against a heart attack. Why? Because clot-busting drugs and other artery-opening treatments can stop a heart attack in its tracks. They can prevent or limit damage to the heart–but they need to be given immediately after symptoms begin. The sooner they are started, the more good they will do–and the greater the chances are for survival and a full recovery. To be most effective, they need to be given ideally within 1 hour of the start of heart attack symptoms. You can reduce your risk of having a heart attack—even if you already have coronary heart disease (CHD) or have had a previous heart attack. The key is to take steps to prevent or control your heart disease risk factors. Six Key Steps To Reduce Heart Attack Risk; Taking these steps will reduce your risk of having a heart attack: Stop smoking; Lower high blood pressure; Reduce high blood cholesterol; Aim for a healthy weight; Be physically active each day. Manage diabetes.
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http://www.nucleusinc.com This 3D heart animation shows a coronary angioplasty procedure to correct a blocked artery in the heart. It begins by showing the buildup of plaque in an artery wall of the heart, blocking the flow of blood. Afterwards, the patient lies on a testing table while contrast dye is injected into the arteries of the heart, showing the location of the blockage. A guide wire is then moved through the lumen of the blood vessel, followed by a balloon and stent mechanism. The balloon inflates, putting the metal stent in place, so that the lumen of the artery is open and the red blood cells can flow freely. ANCE00178
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http://www.nucleusinc.com This 3D heart animation shows a coronary angioplasty procedure to correct a blocked artery in the heart. It begins by showing the buildup of plaque in an artery wall of the heart, blocking the flow of blood. Afterwards, the patient lies on a testing table while contrast dye is injected into the arteries of the heart, showing the location of the blockage. A guide wire is then moved through the lumen of the blood vessel, followed by a balloon and stent mechanism. The balloon inflates, putting the metal stent in place, so that the lumen of the artery is open and the red blood cells can flow freely. ANCE00178
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Overview:
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, just as it is for men. The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women than in men, and it is important for women to be aware of them. The symptoms and the latest treatments are discussed in this interview, along with a condition known as pulmonary hypertension.
Part One:
Trends in heart disease
Types of heart disease
Classic heart attack symptoms
Women’s heart attack symptoms
Coronary artery blockages
Heart disease prevention
Cholesterol and blood pressure
Part Two:
Pulmonary hypertension
Illnesses related to pulmonary hypertension
Symptoms
Treatments
Research
Dr. Myung Park, a cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Links:
Heart Disease in Women (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKY9or1e0_A
Heart Disease in Women (Part 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w133WAIYTI0
Maryland Heart Center
http://www.umm.edu/heart/
Dr. Myung Park
http://www.umm.edu/doctors/myung_h_park.html
Duration : 0:10:5
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Overview:
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, just as it is for men. The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women than in men, and it is important for women to be aware of them. The symptoms and the latest treatments are discussed in this interview, along with a condition known as pulmonary hypertension.
Part One:
Trends in heart disease
Types of heart disease
Classic heart attack symptoms
Women’s heart attack symptoms
Coronary artery blockages
Heart disease prevention
Cholesterol and blood pressure
Part Two:
Pulmonary hypertension
Illnesses related to pulmonary hypertension
Symptoms
Treatments
Research
Dr. Myung Park, a cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Links:
Heart Disease in Women (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKY9or1e0_A
Heart Disease in Women (Part 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w133WAIYTI0
Maryland Heart Center
http://www.umm.edu/heart/
Dr. Myung Park
http://www.umm.edu/doctors/myung_h_park.html
Duration : 0:16:31
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Life saving advanced technology to clear blocked carotid arteries.
Highlights of a minimally invasive carotid stent procedure to treat carotid artery blockage and prevent strokes will be shown from Tampa General Hospital on the Internet on September 28, 2006 at 4 p.m. Physicians will narrate the procedure and answer your questions live as taped highlights are shown. Carotid artery stenting is minimally invasive and replaces open surgery to clean out a blocked artery and has proven to be superior to open surgery in all patients, including high-risk patients. The goal of a carotid stent is to reduce the risk of stroke and improve blood flow to the brain.
Every 45 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Stroke or ‘brain attack’ occurs when a part of the brain is deprived of blood and oxygen –often as a result of a carotid artery blockage. Lack of oxygenated blood and nutrients causes nerve cell death within minutes. When nerve cell death occurs, the part of the body controlled by the nerve no longer works properly.
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Life saving advanced technology to clear blocked carotid arteries.
Highlights of a minimally invasive carotid stent procedure to treat carotid artery blockage and prevent strokes will be shown from Tampa General Hospital on the Internet on September 28, 2006 at 4 p.m. Physicians will narrate the procedure and answer your questions live as taped highlights are shown. Carotid artery stenting is minimally invasive and replaces open surgery to clean out a blocked artery and has proven to be superior to open surgery in all patients, including high-risk patients. The goal of a carotid stent is to reduce the risk of stroke and improve blood flow to the brain.
Every 45 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Stroke or ‘brain attack’ occurs when a part of the brain is deprived of blood and oxygen –often as a result of a carotid artery blockage. Lack of oxygenated blood and nutrients causes nerve cell death within minutes. When nerve cell death occurs, the part of the body controlled by the nerve no longer works properly.
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This amusing PSA addresses the link between a high-fat, meat-heavy diet and an increased occurrence of artery blockage.
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