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Spring Survey Results 2012

Preventing a Heart Attack Despite a Family History

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. So if you have a family history of heart disease, what can you do to help prevent it? Dr. Robert Silverberg from Northwestern Memorial Hospital explains the signs and symptoms, as well as the treatment and lifestyle approaches available to help keep people healthy. John Studnicka, whose father died young, joins the program to explain how he has worked with Dr. Silverberg to keep his risk factors in check.

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Robert Silverberg, MD Robert Silverberg, MD
Cardiologist, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Dr. Robert Silverberg is a cardiologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital whose special interests include valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysms, atrial fibrillation, echocardiography, critical care cardiology and cardiomyopathy, in addition to general and consultative cardiology. An associate professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Silverberg was also an assistant professor of medicine at the University of... more >

John Studnicka John Studnicka,
Cardiology patient
When John Studnicka was 49 years old he went to see Dr. Robert Silverberg, a cardiologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Because John’s father had died suddenly at age 50, he was concerned about his own health and lifestyle. Dr. Silverberg diagnosed him with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and atypical chest discomfort. John was placed on a treatment plan that included... more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. John’s Story LISTEN
  2. Heart Disease and Genetics LISTEN
  3. Understanding Heart Disease Risk Factors LISTEN
  4. Steps for Lowering Your Heart Disease Risk LISTEN
  5. The Importance of Exercise in Heart Disease Prevention LISTEN
  6. The Role of Medication LISTEN
  7. Is Stress a Factor? LISTEN
  8. Can Taking Aspirin Help? LISTEN
  9. The Heart-Healthy Diet LISTEN
  10. Closing Comments and Advice LISTEN

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