Monthly Archives: February 2012

Heart Myth or Fact #29: Hear failure means the heart stops beating

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

MYTH If your heart suddenly stops beating it means you are in cardiac arrest. In the case of heart failure, the heart is still beating but it is not pumping blood as well as it should. Heart failure can lead … Continue reading →

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Ask the Cardiologist: Heart Health for the Ladies

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Q: Are women more likely to die of breast cancer or heart disease? Are there any female-specific things we can do to improve heart health? A: With all the breast cancer news and awareness campaigns, we forget that roughly 6 … Continue reading →

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Heart Myth or Fact #28: My blood pressure can never be too low

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

MYTH High blood pressure puts you at risk for heart disease. This is fairly common knowledge. So wouldn’t the lowest possible blood pressure be a good thing? Not necessarily. Low blood pressure (or BP in a normal range) is generally … Continue reading →

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Heart Myth or Fact #27: You don’t need to eliminate cholesterol intake in order to lower yours

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

FACT Trying to lower your cholesterol level? Good for you. It’s important to keep your cholesterol at a manageable, normal level. Does this mean you have to eliminate your cholesterol intake completely? Not necessarily. For the average person, 300 mg … Continue reading →

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