JULY 2003
HEART CARE

Together, the Texas Heart Institute and St. Luke's form one of the largest cardiovascular centers in the world. As unique partners in cardiovascular care, St. Luke's and the Texas Heart Institute are leaders in the fight against heart disease.


In This Issue
Eating Out Tonight? Try These Heart-Smart Tips
A Dog Might Be the Heart's Best Friend After a Heart Attack
Don't Ignore Above-Normal Blood Pressure, Say Experts
Cardiac Rehab Programs Boost Well-Being in Women of All Ages
Smallpox Vaccine Linked to Heart Problems

Eating Out Tonight? Try These Heart-Smart Tips
Your friend asks if you'd like to go to a brand-new restaurant. Just as you're getting ready to accept, you remember that you're trying to eat heart-healthfully. What should you do? Well, don't hesitate...say you'd love to go out! You can still be kind to your heart when eating out. Check out these eight pointers for doing just that.

 
A Dog Might Be the Heart's Best Friend After a Heart Attack
Here's some good news for pet lovers: Besides love and companionship, your pet may be giving a boost to your health. The presence of pets, especially dogs, may help your heart recover after a heart attack. Read more about the potential healing power of our four-legged friends.

 
Don't Ignore Above-Normal Blood Pressure, Say Experts
Is your blood pressure hovering between normal and high? If so, should you be concerned? Yes, according to new guidelines released by the U.S. government. While you might not have hypertension, you could have what experts are now calling "prehypertension," a condition that could lead to hypertension if left unchecked. People with prehypertension are now being advised to take certain measures to protect their heart and blood vessels. Find out if your blood pressure reading is in the clear according to these new guidelines, or if it's cause for alarm.

 
Cardiac Rehab Programs Boost Well-Being in Women of All Ages
Few studies have explored the effects of cardiac rehabilitation on quality of life among women of different ages. After participating in cardiac rehab, women, regardless of age, enjoyed several boosts to their psychological and physical well-being. For example, they felt stronger and were less tired than before. Find out how else they benefited.

 
Smallpox Vaccine Linked to Heart Problems
To prepare for a possible smallpox outbreak, thousands of health care workers and government personnel have received the smallpox vaccine. But some have had serious heart problems afterward. Until more is known, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises people with heart problems to hold off getting vaccinated. If you or a loved one already has received the vaccine, here's what you need to know.

 


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Information on High Blood Pressure

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Jarvik 2000 Continues Success
Richard Brown first noticed the symptoms of heart failure in February of this year. Climbing a flight of stairs left him weak and short of breath. Now, Mr. Brown has regained his much of his strength and spends his free time exercising and staying active in his church. What has made the difference for Mr. Brown? The Jarvik 2000.
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