There is strength in numbers. But the “it takes a village” mentality toward beating a medical challenge truly does help patients heal.
5 Heart Health Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the US, is not something that should be taken lightly. Cleveland Clinic’s Richard Krasuski, MD, highlights five symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.
Anxiety and Arrhythmia (Video)
Taking care of the head will help the heart. A long-term history of anxiety can precipitate certain cardiac conditions like arrhythmia.
Surgery Over Stents for Patients With Complex Disease
A recent study found lower overall composite risk for heart attack, stroke and death for patients with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery as compared to balloon angioplasty and/or stenting.
7 Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Hospital Readmission
Research shows that heart patients are commonly readmitted within 30 days of their discharge for non-heart related reasons. Learn tips for how to avoid going back to the hospital once you're home.
Mind Over Heart Matters (Video)
The road to healing is an emotional journey for heart patients, and Cleveland Clinic doctors want to know how patients are feeling—body, mind and spirit.
Know When to Treat Your High Cholesterol (Video)
How high is too high for cholesterol? And when is it time for treatment? Answers to those questions are highlighted in this whiteboard session lead by Cleveland Clinic Cardiologist Michael Rocco, MD.
Know Your Cholesterol Numbers (Video)
Now you know your cholesterol numbers—but do you know what they mean? Find out in this whiteboard session with Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Michael Rocco.
What is a Lipid Profile? (Video)
A cholesterol panel, also called a lipid profile, measures circulating fats and risk of heart disease. Cleveland Clinic’s Michael Rocco, MD, explains what this fasting blood test tells us.
What is HDL Cholesterol? (Video)
Watch and learn how high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol can protect the body from heart disease in this whiteboard session with Cleveland Clinic Cardiologist Michael Rocco, MD.
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