Audio Health Tips & Highlights: Heart Health
In Our Doctors' Words
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Audio: Atrial Fibrillation (:60 sec.)
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Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Steven Kang, MD defines atrial fibrillation, and discusses what we can do to stay healthy and avoid it. Audio: Cardiac Cath Lab (:60 sec.)
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Cardiologist, Eric Johnson, MD discusses the professional collaboration between specialists in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and the excellence of the endovascular procedures at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Audio: Cardiovascular Surgery (:60 sec.)
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Cardiovascular Surgeon, Junaid Khan, MD about the excellent cardiac outcomes for patients who are treated in our Cardiovascular Center of Excellence. Audio: Our Cardiovascular Program (:60 sec.)
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Cardiologist, David Anderson, MD talks about the world-class cardiovascular services offered at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Audio: Heart Disease Risk Factors (:60 sec.)
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David Anderson, MD describes the health risk factors an individual can have that may predict whether they will develop cardiovascular disease.
Audio: Heart Healthy Choices (7:00 min.)
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Internist, Denise Davis, MD describes various preventive care techniques to ensure a healthy heart and a healthy and happy life. Audio: Our Cardiovascular Services (:60 sec.)
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Cardiologist, Robert Greene, MD describes the many strengths of the cardiovascular services at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Audio: Heart Disease & Regular Exercise (:60 sec.)
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Robert Greene, MD reminds us of the importance of regular exercise to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Audio: Heart Disease & Stress Reduction (:60 sec.)
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Cardiovascular Surgeon, Junaid Khan, MD describes the way stress can influence the health of your heart, and what you can do to reduce stress in your life. Audio: Port Access Valve Surgery (:60 sec.)
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Junaid Khan, MD talks about a revolutionary, minimally-invasive technique used in heart surgery at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Audio: Women & Heart Disease (14:30 min.)
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Cathy Lugenbill, Clinical Nurse Specialist, outlines the fact that cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women in the US, and discusses the unique signs and symptoms that women experience when suffering a heart attack. She also describes ways to reduce your chances of developing cardiovascular disease. Audio: Heart Disease & Cholesterol Reduction (:30 sec.)
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Cardiologist, Stephen Arnold, MD describes the importance of knowing your cholesterol levels and taking steps to reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Audio: Eating Healthy & Heart Disease (:30 sec.)
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Russell Stanten, MD talks about how to reduce your chances of developing heart disease by making healthy food choices. Audio: Abnormal Heart Rhythm & Electrophysiology (:60 sec.)
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Electrophysiologist, Paul Ludmer, MD describes how cardiac electrophysiology can predict if you are at risk for an abnormal heart rhythm and therefore sudden cardiac death, and how advances in electrophysiology are helping those with pace-makers.