Resources

Who is at risk for heart disease? Answers.com presents a great tool to evaluate whether or not you might be one of the 700,000 diagnosed each year.

How do you survive a Heart Attack?  This article from Richard N. Fogoros, MD explains.  What’s important in the first 24 hours?

We’ve all heard of Congestive Heart Failure, but very few really understand what it is — WebMD has an explanation of the symptoms and treatment that’s full in great information

How does diabetes affect your heart and heart disease?  See the relationship between diabetes and cholesterol in this article; what you need to know, especially if you’ve already been diagnosed.

Though Open Heart Surgery has always been a serious process and recovery, here’s an inspiring story that is good news!
According to the Mayo Clinic, there is advancement in the treatment of heart disease using stem cells. An interesting article examining where some treatment may be headed.

Having trouble quitting cigarettes?  I should know, I smoked for 20 years.  Did you know that smoking is one of the leading causes of heart disease?  US News and World Report has some interesting findings on how you can quit with a pretty high successful rate!

Here’s a terrific article on what you can do, no matter what your age, to prevent heart disease.  Doesn’t matter if you’re in your 20s, 30s or beyond, there’s something here  for you!