Heart disease - resources
Resources - heart diseaseWhether you need long-term care to treat heart issues or you’re coming in for an emergency, at CHI Franciscan, your heart health is our highest priority. The result is comprehensive care with exceptional outcomes, using advanced technology and evidence-based medicine.
Information
The following organizations are good resources for information on heart disease:
- American Heart Association -- www.heart.org
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- www.cdc.gov/heartdisease
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute -- www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-truth
- Office on Women's Health, womenshealth.gov -- www.womenshealth.gov/heart-disease-and-stroke
- US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/heartdiseases.html
Atherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. Fat, cholesterol, and other substances collect in the walls of arteries. Larger accumulations are called atheromas or plaque and can damage artery walls and block blood flow. Severely restricted blood flow in the heart muscle leads to symptoms such as chest pain.
Coronary artery blockage
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Heart disease may be prevented by recommended healthy diet, regular exercise and to stop smoking if you are a smoker. Follow your health care provider's recommendations for treatment and prevention of heart disease.
Prevention of heart disease
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Atherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. Fat, cholesterol, and other substances collect in the walls of arteries. Larger accumulations are called atheromas or plaque and can damage artery walls and block blood flow. Severely restricted blood flow in the heart muscle leads to symptoms such as chest pain.
Coronary artery blockage
illustration
Heart disease may be prevented by recommended healthy diet, regular exercise and to stop smoking if you are a smoker. Follow your health care provider's recommendations for treatment and prevention of heart disease.
Prevention of heart disease
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Review Date: 2/5/2023
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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