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Tag Archives: heart disease

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The disease that doubles your risk for heart attack and stroke

By HWMDteam | Published: February 21, 2013
Diabetes and Heart Disease

Research shows a strong correlation between diabetes and heart disease exists. And while much has yet to be learned about [...]

Posted in Article | Also tagged Denise Bennett, diabetes, Diabetes Resource Center, heart attack, Stroke | Leave a comment

Cardiologist: Abdominal fat is toxic to your body

By HWMDteam | Published: February 11, 2013
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Why belly fat is so dangerous.

Posted in Article, Story, Uncategorized, Video | Also tagged belly fat, Heart Month, obesity, Piedmont Heart Institute | Leave a comment

Stop heart disease in its tracks.

By HWMDteam | Published: February 4, 2013
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How to prevent or even reverse heart disease.

Posted in Article, Story, Uncategorized, Video | Also tagged David Montgomery, heart disease prevention, Jennifer Hopper, Piedmont Heart Institute, Yacoba Hudson | Leave a comment

Good vs. Bad Cholesterol

By HWMDteam | Published: September 12, 2012
Low in cholesterol

Some cholesterol can be good for your arteries.

Posted in Article, Home, Story | Also tagged cholesterol, Coronary artery disease, HDL cholesterol, heart attack, high cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, stroke risk | Leave a comment

Varicose Veins Can Lead to Serious Health Complications

By HWMDteam | Published: August 13, 2012
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The pain in your legs you shouldn’t ignore.

Posted in Story, Uncategorized, Video | Also tagged Deep Vein Thrombosis, diabetes, Dr. Garnet Craddock, peripheral artery disease, sedentary lifestyle, Stroke, varicose veins, venous reflux disease | Leave a comment

Cardiac Arrest – Know the Symptoms and How to Respond

By admin | Published: July 26, 2012
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Less than 10 percent survive cardiac arrest.

Posted in Article | Also tagged arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, heart attack, heart failure | Leave a comment

Cool Treatment Helps Cardiac Arrest Patients

By admin | Published: April 5, 2012
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Did you know? Fewer than 10 percent of people who have a cardiac arrest survive? Find out how doctors at Piedmont Hospital are using a body-cooling technique called therapeutic hypothermia to save lives.

Posted in Video | Also tagged arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, heart attack, heart failure | 1 Response

Miracles and medicine: how both saved Sean Peacock

By admin | Published: April 5, 2012
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Therapeutic hypothermia saves man’s life after cardiac arrest.

Posted in Article, Story, Video | Also tagged arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, heart attack, heart failure | 5 Responses

Heart Failure 101: Treating and Managing the Number One Killer of Americans

By admin | Published: February 28, 2012
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Dr. Randy Martin: I met with Dr. Kenneth Taylor, director of the Heart Failure Center of Excellence at Piedmont Heart, [...]

Posted in Video | Also tagged heart, heart failure, heart health | 1 Response

Top foods for preventing heart disease

By admin | Published: February 25, 2012
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You can eat your way to a healthier heart.

Posted in Article, Home, Recipe, Story | Also tagged cholesterol, Diet & Nutrition | Leave a comment

5 controllable heart disease risk factors

By admin | Published: February 18, 2012
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5 ways to control your risk.

Posted in Article, Story | Also tagged blood pressure, child obesity, cholesterol, Diet & Nutrition, Exercise, stress, weight loss | Leave a comment

How Sea Salt, Television and Eye Health Affects Your Blood Pressure

By admin | Published: February 17, 2012
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Dr. Randy Martin: It has been said that the eye is the window to the soul, but as physicians we [...]

Posted in Story | Also tagged blood pressure, Diet & Nutrition, exercise, weight loss | Leave a comment

Why you should start “eating clean”

By admin | Published: February 14, 2012
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Dr. Randy Martin: There is a new concept called “eating clean” and I bet you’re wondering if it could be [...]

Posted in Video | Also tagged blood pressure, Diet & Nutrition | Leave a comment

Top 5 Ways to Prevent Heart Disease

By admin | Published: February 11, 2012
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February is American Heart Month, so what better time to share the top 5 ways to prevent heart disease? As [...]

Posted in Story, Tips | Also tagged blood pressure, Breathing and Allergies, child obesity, cholesterol, Diabetes & Endocrine Health, Diet & Nutrition, Exercise, lungs, stress, weight loss | Leave a comment

Fast Friday: Do you have to choose between reducing your risk of breast cancer or heart disease?

By admin | Published: February 10, 2012
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Dr. Randy Martin: Last year, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that women increased [...]

Posted in Article | Also tagged alcohol, breast cancer, cancer, Cancer Care, Diet & Nutrition, Exercise, Fast Friday, weight loss, women's health | Leave a comment

Treating totally blocked arteries

By admin | Published: February 7, 2012
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There are few centers in the United States that can treat a condition called chronic total occlusion, a total blockage [...]

Posted in Video | Also tagged cholesterol, Coronary artery disease, Exercise, heart failure | 1 Response

4 Reasons Giving Back Is Good for Your Health

By admin | Published: December 24, 2011
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During the holidays, it seems we are more aware of others and try to make conscious acts of kindness, such [...]

Posted in Story | Also tagged Cancer Care, Diabetes & Endocrine Health, prevention, stress | Leave a comment

Fast Friday: Can Watching a Funny Movie Keep You Healthy?

By admin | Published: December 16, 2011
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This holiday season, you are likely making plans to spend time with family and friends, travel and shop. While it’s [...]

Posted in Article | Also tagged anger, arrhythmias, blood pressure, Exercise, Fast Friday, heart attack, heart failure, laughter, Mental Health, prevention, sleep, stress | Leave a comment

7 Medical Exams Most Adults Need to Have in 2012

By admin | Published: December 10, 2011
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As a New Year approaches, what better time to think about scheduling your yearly health exams? Below is a list [...]

Posted in Story | Also tagged blood pressure, Cancer Care, cholesterol, Diabetes & Endocrine Health Bone, men's health, Muscles & Joint Health, prevention, women's health | Leave a comment

Could a trip to the dentist help prevent a heart attack?

By admin | Published: December 6, 2011
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Dr. Randy Martin: I bet you are used to hearing from your dentist that it is a good idea to [...]

Posted in Video | Also tagged cardiology, dental hygiene, Diet & Nutrition, fitness, Heart & Vascular Health, heart attack, prevention, Stroke | Comments closed
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