Harvard Heart Letter articles from January 2009

Harvard Heart Letter archives from January 2009

Editors' note.
January 1, 2009... Editors' note Dear Reader, Learning new things keeps the mind agile and healthy. It can also be good for the heart. In this issue, we offer several new things you can do to keep all of you in good shape. If your heart-attack risk is in...

Nine tips for a healthier 2009.
January 1, 2009... Nine tips for a healthier 2009 If you are in the habit of making resolutions for the new year, or you just want to investigate new strategies to protect your heart and make sure it gets the best care possible, here are nine possibilities....

Observing JUPITER.(statin use and testing for C-reactive protein)(Report)
January 1, 2009... Observing JUPITER Trial results are likely to expand statin use and testing for CRP. A trial dubbed JUPITER made a big splash at the American Heart Association meeting in November 2008. On the surface, its results support wider use of...

Make your health information personal.
January 1, 2009... Make your health information personal Collecting your health records in one place is a good idea. *The stories we tell * about youthful mishaps, falling in love, working, playing * shape how others see us. That certainly holds true for...

Changing picture of atherosclerosis.
January 1, 2009... Changing picture of atherosclerosis New view puts focus on improving artery health, not just fighting blockages. Atherosclerosis, the accumulation of fatty gunk in the arteries, is the underlying cause of most heart attacks. It's easy...

Navigating the ocean of health information.
January 1, 2009... Navigating the ocean of health information Tips for searching the Internet for information about heart disease. Where can you turn when you need to know more about your health or a medical condition than you learn from your doctor or...

Ask the doctor: Is it possible to reverse coronary artery disease?
January 1, 2009... Ask the doctor Is it possible to reverse coronary artery disease? Q. I have coronary artery disease. Is this something I can have cured or get rid of, or is keeping it from getting worse the best I can do? A. If you have the...

Ask the doctor: Are big surges in blood pressure dangerous?(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Ask the doctor Are big surges in blood pressure dangerous? Q. When I am under great stress, my blood pressure sometimes shoots up to 200/120 for a short time but then quickly goes down to 120/80 or lower and stays there. One doctor...

Ask the doctor: Is bundle branch block serious?
January 1, 2009... Ask the doctor Is bundle branch block serious? Q. I had an electrocardiogram in preparation for minor surgery. My doctor told me it showed that I have right bundle branch block. Neither he nor my cardiologist are worried about it, but...