Winter
2007 |
For over 40 years, Congress
has collaborated with the American Heart
Association (AHA) to declare February American
Heart Month. The goal of this campaign
is to raise awareness of cardiovascular
disease as the leading cause of death in
the United States and also to educate the
public about steps people can take to decrease
their risk of heart disease and stroke. Read
on...
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Summer
2006 |
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease kills 930,000 Americans each year, which is more than the next five causes of death combined. In fact, someone dies from heart disease every 34 seconds. An organ with this much importance obviously deserves extra special care and attention. Read on...
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Spring
2006 |
Diabetes affects millions of Americans already diagnosed with heart disease. Read more about how diabetes is becoming a major risk factor for those with cardiovascular disease.
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January
2006 |
Go Red for Women
This February, everyone was invited to raise
awareness for women and heart disease by
wearing red from their lips to their toes.
Find out
more about women and heart disease...
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December
2005 |
Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease
It might seem like a simple nightly nuisance, but sleep apnea — irregular breathing patterns during sleep — can have a huge impact on your heart health. Learn
to recognize the symptoms and what you can do to minimize your risk for heart disease.
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November
2005 |
Lipids: Common Risk, Extraordinary Care at Penn
Lipid disorders, or problems with cholesterol, are common risk factors for heart disease and often require specialized treatment and management. Learn
more about the program at Penn and what services our experts offer you.
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November 2004 |
Technology Provides
Hope to Patients with End-Stage Heart
Failure
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart loses its ability to pump
blood efficiently. As the leading cause of hospital admissions in the country
today, heart failure poses a serious threat to a person's quality of life.
More cases, particularly of chronic heart failure, are expected to increase
as the population continues to age. Read
more...
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June 2004 |
Routine Tests Help
Detect Heart Disease
Many patients often experience feelings of fear and anxiety when their
doctor recommends that they have an echocardiogram or echo. It is important
for patients to know what to expect with this routine, non-invasive procedure. Read
more...
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March 2004 |
Awareness of Symptoms
of Heart Attack is Critical to Survival
“Sometimes the sickest patients receive the most benefit from surgery,” states
Hans M. Haupt, MD, director of cardiac surgery at Phoenixville Hospital, in reference
to his patient Eric Cheever*, a 64-year-old grandfather of 13 children and great
grandfather of two who recently had bypass surgery. Read
more...
*name has been changed
to protect patient’s privacy
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December 2003 |
Penn Cardiac Care
offers Hope to patients with End-stage
Heart Failure
Heart failure, the leading cause of hospital admissions in the country,
is a condition, which poses a serious threat to a patients’ quality
of life and their life expectancy. 400,000 new patients are diagnosed with
heart failure each year and as the population continues to age, more cases
of heart failure, particularly chronic heart failure, are expected, increasing
the burden on an already limited heart transplant donor list. Read
more...
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September 2003 |
Breaking Ground In
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Penn Cardiac Care at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is
the only hospital in Philadelphia performing robotic heart surgery and
one of only 12 in the nation participating in an FDA clinical trial. Y.
Joseph Woo, MD, director of the Hospital's Minimally Invasive and Robotic
Cardiac Surgery Program, has operated on more than 30 patients utilizing
the robotic system to repair valves, replace heart valves, close septal
defects, and assist in coronary artery bypass procedures. Read
more...
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May 2003 |
Penn Cardiac Care
Performs its 500th Heart Transplant
Four years ago, Kevin Greenfield* was just a typical teenage boy who enjoyed
school and spending time with his friends, but one hot summer day his life
completely changed. While playing during school recess, he fainted and
was rushed to the hospital for what doctors declared as heat stroke. But
several months later, Kevin did not feel well and noticed that simple activities
like walking up and down steps were extremely challenging for him. Read
more...
*name has been changed
to protect patient’s privacy
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Winter 2003 |
Beating Heart Surgery
Saves Purple Heart Veteran
Had Matt Williams*, a 51-year old, decorated war veteran, not been in a
car accident, he may never have known that he was suffering from the nation's
#1 killer, heart disease. Having never experienced any symptoms such as
chest pain, he was surprised when specialized heart tests taken after the
mishap revealed extensive blockages in the arteries of his heart. Read
more...
*name has been changed
to protect patient’s privacy
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September
2002 |
Improved Care for
Heart Bypass Patients
Minimally invasive surgical techniques are now widely used to provide patients
with less pain and faster recovery time. Limitations in surgical equipment
have prohibited their use during heart bypass surgery -- until now. Read
more...
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Fall
2002 |
Eliminating Heart
Rhythm Disturbances
Penn Cardiac Care electrophysiologists, physicians who specialize in heart
rhythm disturbances, have found an effective technique in curing a common,
but serious condition known as atrial fibrillation. Read
more...
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Summer 2002 |
Risk for Heart Disease
Differs by Gender
Most women fear the onset of breast cancer, but surprisingly, heart disease
poses a bigger threat. Although one in eight women develop breast cancer
in her lifetime, two out of three women suffer from heart disease and stroke. Read
more...
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Spring
2002 |
Penn Cardiac Care
Brings Hope to Patients with
Heart Failure
Long known for our role in taking technologies to new heights, Penn Cardiac Care
physicians continue to develop and utilize new and existing devices and therapies,
which are not only helping to prolong and enhance the quality of a patient's
life, but also are bringing hope to patients worldwide, especially those with
end-stage heart failure. More...
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