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Heart Disease Library
Lifestyle and Managing
Myths About Preventing Heart Disease
How Exercise Affects Your Risk for High Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Life Change Stress Test
Alcohol and Heart Disease
Personal Stories About Angiogram
Research: Angioplasty and Bypass Surgery for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Personal Stories About Deciding to Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina
Personal Stories About Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery
Life After Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery
Cardiac Rehabilitation - Definition
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Coronary Artery Disease
Health Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phase I of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehab: General Exercise Guidelines for Phase I
Cardiac Rehab: Examples of Phase I Exercises After a Heart Attack
Phase II of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Phase III of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Education and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Home Program for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Restrictions on Participating in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation Team
Why Exercise Is Important in Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab: When to Stop Exercising and Call Your Doctor
General Exercise Guidelines for Cardiac Rehab if you Have Heart Failure
Importance of Emotional Health During Cardiac Rehab
Monitoring Your Weight While Participating in Cardiac Rehab
Monitoring Your Body's Response to Exercise During Cardiac Rehab
How to Change the Dressing on a Central Venous Catheter
How to Flush a Central Venous Catheter
Exercise and the Risk of Coronary Artery Disease
Eating Fish to Lower Risk of Coronary Artery Disease
Important Lifestyle Changes for Coronary Artery Disease
Health Professionals Who Treat Coronary Artery Disease
Helping a Loved One With Coronary Artery Disease
Personal Stories About Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Health Professionals Involved With Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: The Recovery Process
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: The First 24 Hours of Recovery
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Recovering in the Hospital
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: What to Expect After You Go Home
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Self-Care for Recovery
Personal Stories About Coronary Calcium Scanning
Personal Stories About CPR and Mechanical Ventilation
Should I Limit My Traveling if I Have a Heart Arrhythmia?
Sexual Activity and Arrhythmias
Resuming Sexual Activity After a Heart Attack
Monitoring and Medicines for Heart Failure
Heart Failure: Preparing for End-of-Life Issues
Heart Failure: Long-Term Care and End-of-Life Issues for Family Members
Taking a Pulse (Heart Rate)
Diary of Symptoms for a Slow Heart Rate
Recovery After Heart Valve Surgery
Life After Heart Valve Replacement
Intravenous (IV) Antibiotics: Taking Care of Your IV Catheter
What Happens if I Don't Have Surgery for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
Increasing Your Strength After Open-Heart Surgery
Checking Your Pacemaker
Telephone Monitoring of Your Pacemaker
Can I Exercise With a Pacemaker?
How Do I Avoid Electrical Interference With My Pacemaker or ICD (Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator)?
Mediterranean Diet
Guidelines for Heart-Healthy Eating
Excess Dietary Fat and High Blood Pressure
Health Professionals Who Treat High Blood Pressure
American Heart Association Healthy Diet Guidelines
How to Raise Your High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL) Level
Sample Menu for the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet
Julien I.E. Hoffman, MD - Pediatric Cardiology
George J. Philippides, MD, FACC - Cardiology
Larry A. Latson, MD - Pediatric Cardiology and Critical Care
Frederick F. Bartlett, MD - Vascular Surgery
John A. McPherson, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Cardiology
Carl E. Orringer, MD - Cardiology, Clinical Lipidology
Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology
Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology
Neil J. Stone, MD - Cardiology
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) - Prevention
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) - Living With Bradycardia
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) - Other Places to Get Help
Mitral Valve Regurgitation - Ongoing Concerns
Mitral Valve Regurgitation - Living With Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Regurgitation - Other Places to Get Help
Heart Failure: Taking Medicines Properly
Heart Failure: Eating Less Salt - Introduction
Heart Failure: Eating Less Salt - How Can You Limit the Amount of Sodium in Your Diet?
Heart Failure: Eating Less Salt - Where to Go From Here
Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids - Introduction
Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids - How Much Fluid Should You Have?
Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids - Why Is It Important to Limit Your Fluid Intake?
Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids - How Can You Be Sure That You Are Getting Enough Fluid?
Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids - Where to Go From Here
Heart Failure: Avoiding Triggers for Sudden Heart Failure - Introduction
Heart Failure: Avoiding Triggers for Sudden Heart Failure - Where to Go From Here
Heart Failure: Activity and Exercise - Introduction
Heart Failure: Activity and Exercise - What Do You Need to Know About Exercise and Heart Failure?
Heart Failure: Activity and Exercise - Why Do You Need a Regular Exercise Program?
Heart Failure: Activity and Exercise - How Can You Get Started on an Exercise Program?
Heart Failure: Activity and Exercise - Where to Go From Here
Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight - Introduction
Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight - What Do You Need to Know About Weight Gain and Heart Failure?
Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight - Why Do You Need to Check Your Weight When You Have Heart Failure?
Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight - How Do You Check Your Weight When You Have Heart Failure?
Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight - Where to Go From Here
Atrial Fibrillation - Prevention
Atrial Fibrillation - Living With Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation - Other Places to Get Help
Pericarditis - Home Treatment
Cardiac Rehabilitation - Topic Overview
Cardiac Rehabilitation - What to Expect
Cardiac Rehabilitation - Why It Is Done
Cardiac Rehabilitation - How Well It Works
Cardiac Rehabilitation - Phases of Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehabilitation - Other Places to Get Help
Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Home Treatment
Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Other Places to Get Help
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Home Treatment
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Other Places to Get Help
Heart Disease: Eating a Heart-Healthy Diet - Introduction
Heart Disease: Eating a Heart-Healthy Diet - What Foods Are Part of a Heart-Healthy Diet?
Heart Disease: Eating a Heart-Healthy Diet - Why Is It Important to Choose a Heart-Healthy Diet?
Heart Disease: Eating a Heart-Healthy Diet - How to Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet
Heart Disease: Eating a Heart-Healthy Diet - Where to Go From Here
Heart Problems: Living With a Pacemaker or ICD - Introduction
Heart Problems: Living With a Pacemaker or ICD - What Are Pacemakers and ICDs?
Heart Problems: Living With a Pacemaker or ICD - Why Does a Pacemaker or ICD Need to Be Checked Regularly?
Heart Problems: Living With a Pacemaker or ICD - How Do You Get the Best Results From a Pacemaker or ICD?
Heart Problems: Living With a Pacemaker or ICD - Where to Go From Here
Heart Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart - Introduction
Heart Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart - What Do I Need to Know About Exercise and Coronary Artery Disease?
Heart Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart - Why Do I Need a Regular Exercise Program?
Heart Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart - How Can I Get Started on an Exercise Program?
Heart Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart - Where to Go From Here
Interactive Tool: What Is Your Target Heart Rate?
Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot - How Do I Give the Shot?
Mitral Valve Stenosis - Living With Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mitral Valve Stenosis - Other Places to Get Help
Ménière's Disease: Eating a Low-Salt Diet - Introduction
Ménière's Disease: Eating a Low-Salt Diet - What Is the Benefit of Eating a Low-Salt Diet?
Ménière's Disease: Eating a Low-Salt Diet - Why Should You Follow a Low-Salt Diet?
Ménière's Disease: Eating a Low-Salt Diet - How Do You Limit the Salt in Your Diet?
Ménière's Disease: Eating a Low-Salt Diet - Where to Get More Information
Low-Salt Diets: Eating Out - Introduction
Low-Salt Diets: Eating Out - What Is a Low-Sodium Diet?
Low-Salt Diets: Eating Out - Why Is It Important to Limit Sodium When Eating Out?
Low-Salt Diets: Eating Out - How Can You Avoid Sodium When Eating Out?
Low-Salt Diets: Eating Out - Where to Go From Here
High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet - Introduction
High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet - What Can I Do to Incorporate DASH Into My Lifestyle?
High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet - Why Does Adding More Fruits and Vegetables and Low-Fat Dairy Products Help?
High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet - How Can I Make Sure I Stay With the DASH Eating Plan?
High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet - Where to Go From Here
Heart Disease: Walking for a Healthy Heart - Introduction
Heart Disease: Walking for a Healthy Heart - Why Do I Need to Know About Starting a Walking Program?
Heart Disease: Walking for a Healthy Heart - Why Is Walking Good for My Heart?
Heart Disease: Walking for a Healthy Heart - How Can I Stay Motivated With a Walking Program?
Heart Disease: Walking for a Healthy Heart - Where to Go From Here
Heart Failure: Avoiding Medicines That Make Symptoms Worse - Where to Go From Here
