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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health
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Top 10 Heart Program in the nation
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A reflection of the leading edge cardiac services we offer and the results we obtain for our patients, their families and the community
# 1 Cardiology and Heart Surgery Program in Los Angeles
# 1 Heart Program in California
# 1 Heart Program in The Western US.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center once again is one of the Top 20 Hospitals in the nation
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Health News
| Serious Heart Problem a Family Matter |
| If a relative has had an aortic dissection, you could too, study says |
THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2016 A potentially deadly heart problem can run in families and occur at similar ages, a new study suggests.
An aortic dissection is a sudden tear in one of the body's main arteries. "Family history i... » Read the full article |
| Stress May Take Greatest Toll on Younger Women's Hearts: Study |
| Female heart disease patients under 50 were 4 times more likely than male peers to show effects, study found |
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2016 Stress may be especially hard on the hearts of younger women who have heart disease, new research suggests.
Researchers gave nearly 700 men and women with heart disease a mentally stressful pub... » Read the full article |
| 'Business Diet' a Bad Deal for the Heart |
| Unhealthy eating on the road linked with early signs of artery clogging, study says |
FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2016 The typical "social business diet" -- heavy on red meats, sweet drinks, processed snacks and booze -- takes a toll on the heart, a new study finds.
In the go-go world of business meetings and nonst... » Read the full article |
| How Long Will You Live? Look to Your Parents |
| Lower risk of dying from heart disease if mom and dad lived past 70, study suggests |
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2016 Children of long-lived parents are less likely than others to die from heart disease in their 70s, new British research suggests.
"We found that for each parent that lived beyond 70 years of age, t... » Read the full article |
| Regular Exercise: Antidote for Deadly Diseases? |
| High levels of physical activity linked to lower risk for two cancers, diabetes, heart disease and stroke |
TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2016 Getting lots of exercise may reduce your risk for five common diseases, a new report suggests.
Researchers analyzed 174 studies published between 1980 and 2016, and foun... » Read the full article |
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| Heart Attack Before 50 Ups Early Death Risk |
| But healthy living can improve those odds, experts say |
| Study Bolsters Role of Angioplasty, Stents in Heart-Attack Survival |
| Aggressive interventions play big part in improvements after even 'mild' attacks, U.K. report says |
| Ditch Your Car, Ride Your Bike and Check Your Scale |
| European study finds people who mostly use bikes to get around weigh less |
| Fidget Your Way to a Healthier Heart |
| Tapping toes, other movement when sitting for long periods may help benefit blood vessels, study suggests |
| 10 Easy Ways to Build Activity Into Your Workday Routine |
| Sitting at your desk all day increases your risk for heart attack, stroke and even death |
| Health Tip: Boost Your Health With Exercise |
| Some probable benefits |
| But--Exercise Not an 'Antidote' to Too Much Sitting, Heart Experts Say |
| It's not enough to move to boost health, you have to sit less |
| Exercise and Heart Health |
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| Fewer Drugs in Pipeline to Treat World's No. 1 Killer |
| While number of cancer drugs rose, development of new heart medicines stalled, study finds |
| Heart Birth Defects Dropped After Folic Acid Was Added to Food |
| Canadian study found that structural problems saw biggest declines |
| Medicare Requires Some Patients Having Heart Procedures to See a Second Doctor |
| Impartial medical counseling before surgery helps patients make decisions about their own care, leading to more satisfaction (Wall Street Journal) |
| Blood Pressure-Lowering Diet May Help Treat Gout |
| DASH eating plan brings blood pressure down, and seems to relieve inflammatory joint problem |
| Gallstones Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk |
| Researcher says study highlights a connection between the gut and the cardiovascular system |
| Adult-Onset Asthma Might Raise Heart Risks |
| But shared risk factors, such as air pollution, might explain the connection, researchers say |
| Health Tip: Pack Your Pantry With Heart-Healthy Staples |
| Here's what to include |
| Eat To Your Heart's Content |
| Common sense guidance to heart healthy diets |
| Heart Health May Hinge on Easy Access to Fresh Food |
| Lack of dietary choices tied to early signs of heart disease |
| Health Tip: Eating Healthy on a Family Trip |
| Suggestions for vacation |
| Friendships Matter if You Want to Lose Weight |
| Study found overweight people more likely to shed pounds if they spend time with thin friends |
| Learn more about aortic aneurysms and dissections |
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| People With Implanted Defibrillators at Higher Car Accident Risk |
| Danish study finds 51 percent greater odds, but absolute risk of a crash remains low |
| Women and Heart Disease |
| Top ways women can reduce their heart disease risk |
| Flu Shot Tied to Fewer Hospitalizations, Heart Attacks, Deaths in Type 2 Diabetes Patients |
| Risk of dying dropped almost one-quarter over 7 years in those who got the vaccine |
| A Test To Help Determine Your Risk of Heart Attack |
| CardioHealth, a 5 minute non-invasive test can help us tell if you have or are at risk of developing plaque in your arteries. Are you at risk for a heart attack or stroke? |
| Blood Test Might Someday Predict Your Stroke Risk |
| People with high levels of certain 'biomarkers' had significantly higher odds for an attack, study found |
| U.S. Kids Don't Make the Grade on Heart Health |
| Most don't eat right or get enough exercise, and the American Heart Association warns of problems ahead |
| Healthy Diet, Exercise May Help Keep Alzheimer's at Bay |
| Study finds people who are active and eat well have fewer brain effects linked to the disease in addition to managing heart disease risks |
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