Cardiovascular - February 2013 Archives

Results from another research trial say the benefits of the Mediterranean diet are numerous. The study, involving over 7,000 participants, is published in the The New England Journal of Medicine.  Mayo ...

  It was two years ago when 54-year-old Howard Snitzer crumpled to the ground, suffering a massive heart attack, and more than 20 ...

It's Heart Disease Awareness Month and we're all being encouraged to “know your numbers.”  By keeping track of our cholesterol counts and blood pressure levels we can more easily control them and keep our arteries healthier. Here's an animation from Mayo Clinic illustrating what can happen if we don’t control those numbers ... a condition called atherosclerosis.  [animation TRT :39] The voiceover script and animation are available in the downloads above Broadcast cg: Courtesy Mayo Clinic

Having a heart attack at age 35 seems unusual, but the woman you’re about to meet suffered what’s called a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). Very ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A bracelet-like device with magnetic beads can control the chronic digestive disorder gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a study published online today ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — When heart health is a concern, many diagnostic exams are available to assess heart function. The February issue of Mayo Clinic Health ...

The winter issue of Mayo Clinic’s research magazine Discovery’s Edge, is now available in print as well as online. Highlighted articles are listed below.   Breast Cancer: ...

"HEART DISEASE IS MORE COMMON AMONG WOMEN THAN AMONG MEN." This Saturday’s program is about heart health with Dr. Rekha Mankad. Did you know heart disease is the ...

NEWS CONFERENCE: Record Number of Minnesota Heart Transplants in 2012 Last year Minnesota transplant centers performed a record number of heart transplants. LifeSource and Minnesota’s ...

Interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida, Michael Levy, M.D., says, “Patients who have radial artery catheterization — reaching the heart through the wrist — ...

Did you know that almost 80 percent of heart disease is preventable? Following simple, daily tips can make us healthier. Please join experts from Mayo Clinic, ...

FEATURED TOPIC Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors — All women face the threat of heart disease. Discover how to protect your heart.    Highlights  Fever treatment: Quick guide to treating a fever  Fertility preservation: Understand your options before cancer treatment  Egg allergy  Massage: Get in touch with its many benefits  Heart disease risk calculator Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic Specialists  Managing diabetes: Looking beyond carbs  Grapefruit juice: Beware of dangerous medication interactions  Normal stress or adjustment disorder?  Flu shots for kids: Does my child need a flu shot?  Flu vaccine: Safe for people with egg allergy? Healthy Recipes   Pork medallions with five-spice powder Brown rice pilaf  Sichuan broccoli and cauliflower  Warm chocolate souffles