| • | Women And Heart Disease
Heart disease is no longer considered a "man's" disease, but many women remain unaware of the extent of their risk. How can you prevent heart disease? |
| • | Lifestyle Changes for a Healthier Heart
Learn how diet, exercise, smoking and stress contribute to your heart health. |
| • | Special Harvard Commentary: The Mixed Blessing of Heart CT Scans
A new generation of computed tomography (CT) scanners is making it possible to take very clear pictures of coronary arteries, including any blockages, without the need for more invasive, more expensive procedures. This is a good development, right? Well, |
| • | Sedentary Lifestyle
Get moving to reduce risk. |
| • | Quitting Smoking: Getting Started
Learn the physical reasons you should kick the habit. Smoking affects more than just your lungs. |
| • | Common Questions
Answers to questions about the heart |
| • | Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure in which a heart specialist inserts a small tube (catheter) through a large blood vessel in the arm or leg, then passes the tube into the heart. |
| • | Women And Heart Disease Symptoms
Women and men don't always share the same symptoms of heart disease. |
| • | Health Insight Heart
Heart disease is the nation's biggest killer. Read our coverage of the latest news about risks and treatments from the annual meeting of the nation's largest group of heart doctors. |
