Heart Care

APRIL 2008

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

	Men Can Take Five Steps to Better Heart Health
	Just Thinking About a Stressful Event Triggers Blood Pressure Jumps
	B Vitamins Could Cut Risk of New Blockage After Angioplasty

Men Can Take Five Steps to Better Heart Health

Smart lifestyle choices can help fend off heart disease—and a new study shows which five may offer men the most protection.

Just Thinking About a Stressful Event Triggers Blood Pressure Jumps

When you're stressed, your blood pressure rises temporarily. What's more, these blood pressure spikes can continue, or even reoccur, after your stressed-out moment has passed. Elevated blood pressure levels may spell trouble for your heart. So, check out some strategies to help keep your head cool during stress--and possibly keep your heart healthy, too.

B Vitamins Could Cut Risk of New Blockage After Angioplasty

After coronary angioplasty opens clogged arteries, some patients experience reblockage of these arteries. No drug therapy has been found yet to prevent this problem, called restenosis. But a recent study found that taking supplements can greatly lower risk. Find out which B vitamins proved helpful.

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