Heart Disease
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Is It Safe for People With Heart Disease to Exercise?
Most people know that exercise is important for your health. But for people with heart disease, questions about safety can raise concerns.
“Arrested” Four Times
A fifty-one-year-old patient writes a book to thank the interventional cardiologist and team who saved his life at UH Portage Medical Center.
Is Coronary Calcium Scoring Right for You? 4 Things to Know
While most people rely on their blood pressure or cholesterol numbers to manage their heart health, another test may be even better.
First Drug to Prevent Heart Disease Is Approved
For the first time, an anti-inflammatory drug is on the market to prevent heart attacks and stroke.
How Heart Disease Affects the Kidneys
The heart and kidneys share a special, life-sustaining connection, so that what’s good or bad for one is generally good or bad for the other.
Salt Substitutes: A Healthy Alternative to the Real Thing?
Substitutes for table salt have been around for decades. But are they a healthy alternative to the real thing?
How Heart Disease Is Different After Menopause
A woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease – including heart attack and stroke – increases significantly after menopause.
A Heart Healed
Thanks to the care Kelly Rizer received with University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, she experienced both life-saving heart surgery and her wedding within a short period of time.