House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk™
House Calls video host, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention at the American Heart Association, answers your important questions about managing your heart and brain health to help you live a longer, healthier life.
We at House Calls understand you have a lot to manage in your daily lives and want to make managing your heart and brain health easier. Whether you want to prevent or better your health, House Calls can address your questions with answers that will fit into your daily routine. American Heart Association House Calls host, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention, carefully reviews your question and offers science-backed advice on heart heath habits and conditions, such as:
- Diet, Nutrition and Healthy Eating
- Sleep
- Flu, Covid, and RSV
- Importance of Learning CPR
- Hypertension and High Blood Pressure
- Heart Attack and Stroke Recovery
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease and Menopause and other Life Stages
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Women vs. Men Heart Attack Symptoms
The signs of a heart attack are different for women. As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women may experience other symptoms that are typically less associated with heart attack, such as shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain. Women are also more likely to ignore their symptoms. Dr. Eduardo Sanchez shares what you should know about heart attacks in men and women.
The differences between flu, COVID, strep throat and RSV
Flu, COVID-19, strep throat and respiratory syncytial virus (known as RSV) have similar cold-like symptoms, and they all affect the respiratory system, but there are some key differences. In this episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains in detail the symptoms of these diseases, how they are treated, and how practicing good hygiene can prevent their spread.
Is heart disease genetic?
Heart disease and related conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in families. It's important to know your family history and share it with your doctor. Even with a family history of heart disease, lifestyle changes can help you live a longer healthier life. Find out more from Dr. Eduardo Sanchez in this episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk.
Recovering after a heart attack
The risk for another heart event or stroke is higher during the first 90 days after a heart attack. The first few months after a heart attack is also an important time to address rehabilitation and recovery, to work with doctors, therapists and the health care team to reevaluate daily habits, and to focus on taking care of physical and mental health. Dr. Eduardo Sanchez shares what you should know in this episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk.
The differences between heart attack and cardiac arrest
Heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest are both serious medical emergencies, but they are not the same thing. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked. A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. The only way to save a person’s life is to restart the heart using CPR and an AED. In this episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains what happens to the heart during a heart attack, how cardiac arrest and heart attack are different and what to do in case of either emergency.
The future of telehealth
Telehealth, or virtual doctor visits, became more common during the pandemic. Research shows it can be an effective way to manage health conditions, but there are still limitations to overcome. Watch and learn more about the benefits and challenges of telehealth.
Previous Episodes
- Common causes of chest pain
- What to expect the first 90 days after a heart attack
- What does chest pain mean?
- Is there a difference between hypertension and high blood pressure?
- Recovering from a stroke: What to do in the first 90 days
- Am I eating too much salt? How sodium in your diet could be affecting your heart
- Why you need a good night’s sleep
- How to measure your blood pressure at home
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