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Spring Survey 2012 Results

Heart Surgery Videos

The Latest News for Atrial Fibrillation
New and better drugs with fewer side effects and less need for careful monitoring will be replacing Coumadin to help atrial fibrillation patients avoid strokes.
By: Patient Power
The Connection Between Obesity, Inflammation and Heart Disease
Weight and BMI are giving way to new methods for determining obesity, a major factor making heart disease our number one killer. Dr. Nehal Mehta also explains the correlations between Psoriasis, an inflammatory skin condition, and vascular health.
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Advances in Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Procedures
For many people with serious heart valve problems new techniques allow repair or replacement to be performed in a minimally invasive way through a catheter inserted from the groin. Dr. Howard Herrmann from Penn Medicine explains.
By: Patient Power
The Latest in Heart Surgery
Heart surgeons have perfected minimally invasive ways to perform a number of procedures including heart valve repair. Dr. Joe Woo, heart surgeon from the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine explains.
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State of the Art Approaches for Heart Failure Patients
An exploratory use for Ventricular Assist Devices may provide a "Bridge to Recovery" for patients allowing weak hearts to "rest" for a time and become stronger.
By: Patient Power
Importance of Adult Congenital Heart Patients Getting Multidisciplinary Care
Dr. Yuli Kim encourages individuals who had Congenital Heart problems as a child to form a care partnership between their pediatric and adult heart specialists.
By: Patient Power
Understanding Your Genetic Risk for Heart Disease
Dr. Daniel Rader of Penn Medicine encourages individuals with a family history of heart disease to be screened at a younger age so they can prevent heart disease before it develops. It could be life saving.
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Women and Heart Disease
Heart disease in women has differences. The latest research amplifies our understanding of that. Dr. Mariell Jessup, a specialist in heart disease in women explains and suggests how women can work with their doctor to develop a heart health plan.
By: Patient Power
A Young Heart Transplant Recipient's Story
Jon Wheeler, a young father from Tacoma, Washington, was surprised when his exhaustion was caused by a failing heart...
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Chicago Heart Smarts
Hear what’s hot in new information for your heart as Andrew is on location at the AHA in Chicago.
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Lower Obesity and Save Your Heart
On location at the AHA meeting in Chicago, Andrew discusses lowering your risk of heart disease and how weight affects your risk.
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Life After a Heart Transplant
Living well after multiple transplants...
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Big News for Coumadin Patients
Andrew gives an overview of a full range of heart issues discussed from the AHA, including newer and better medications that could replace other drugs.
By: Patient Power