Chronic Heart Conditions
Dr. Don Lloyd-Jones talks tips for managing and controlling high cholesterol, including what to eat and not to eat. Controlling cholesterol is one of the 7 key factors related to better heart health.
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Caregiver
Karla and Frank share their experiences with her condition and treatment of Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA).
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Heart
Elizabeth Banks is known for her comedic acting style, but acknowledges there’s nothing funny about a heart attack. However, humor is exactly the approach Banks took in the entertaining Go Red For Women video she wrote and directed on the subject, Just a Little Heart Attack.
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Heart
Hip Hop Artist Dee-1 and Tha Hip Hop Doc Rani Whitfield, M.D., collaborated on a song for the American Heart Association /American Stroke Association for World Stroke Day 2015, to teach the warning signs of stroke.
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Congenital Heart Defect
AHA Heart Valve Ambassador Jen Hyde was born with a congenital heart defect called tetralogy of Fallot and had her first open heart surgery at age 2. Later in life, she had valve replacement surgery for her pulmonary valve. Because her new valve is bovine, she says “I like to think that I’m part cow, which is my Chinese zodiac animal.”
Stroke
While stroke threatens millions of lives, it is largely preventable, treatable and beatable. We want all Americans to know that ‘Together, we can end stroke.’™
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Rehab & Recovery
This American Heart Association video features helpful tips from others who have successfully recovered from heart surgery, including how to maximize your recovery at home.
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Pediatric Stroke
The International Alliance for Pediatric Stroke and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association are teaming up to spread pediatric stroke awareness.
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Chronic Heart Conditions
One hundred forty of anything is a lot, and it's too high for blood pressure. We're hoping these sharks and spiders will help you remember what "high" means for blood pressure.
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Caregiver
Support is Why: Chuck and Julie Frank on family relationships after a stroke.
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