STORIES FROM THE HEART: ‘Tough times don’t last, but tough people do’ – like this survivor of a stroke when she was 15
May 15, 2014
Vandna Mittal describes having a stroke at age 15 as “dodging the ultimate curve ball in life.”
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STORIES FROM THE HEART: Surviving stroke is a sprint for this marathon runner
May 8, 2014
After a 6-mile run and visit to Starbucks, marathon runner Teri Ackerson had a stroke. As a stroke coordinator for a Kansas City-area hospital, she knew exactly what to do.
STORIES FROM THE HEART: Stroke limits attorney, but she's fighting back - and helping others do so, too
May 1, 2014
Attorney Jan Thomas had a stroke at the office gym. Now, she leads a support group for stroke survivors with aphasia.
New guidelines update treatment options for atrial fibrillation
Mar 28, 2014
People with atrial fibrillation should work closely with their doctors to treat the condition, using a more detailed stroke-risk assessment tool and careful consideration about aspirin or blood-thinning drugs.
Choosing foods that meet Heart-Check certification requirements linked to better diet quality, study finds
Mar 4, 2014
People who report eating foods that meet the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program nutrition requirements are more likely to eat healthier and have fewer heart disease risk factors, according to a recent study.
New guidelines help doctors assess severity of heart valve disease
Mar 3, 2014
New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology are expected to help doctors better assess the severity of valvular heart disease.
STORIES FROM THE HEART: `1000 to 1,' the amazing story of Cory Weissman
Feb 27, 2014
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Overall heart-healthy diet is more important than occasional indulgences
Dec 11, 2013
New cardiovascular prevention guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology reveal that sticking to an overall heart-healthy diet is more important than avoiding – or agonizing over – the occasional indulgence.
Doctor discussion is key for cholesterol treatment
Nov 30, 2013
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Teamwork key to controlling blood pressure, advisory says
Nov 15, 2013
Doctors, other healthcare providers and hospitals need to collaborate on programs that help patients control high blood pressure, which is on the rise despite proven treatments being available, according to a new science advisory.
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