Modern Heart Health http://www.modernhearthealth.com Your source for news and information on the latest infertility treatments. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:24:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 Sharing your medical experiences can save lives http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/06/sharing-your-medical-experiences-can-save-lives/ http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/06/sharing-your-medical-experiences-can-save-lives/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:06:24 +0000 RobynNazarRN http://www.modernhearthealth.com/?p=1114 Did you know that 90% of patients that undergo coronary bypass surgery actually receive no health benefits from the procedure? This is just one of many startling health medical mishaps which could be prevented if more patients shared their experience … Continue reading →

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]]> http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/02/calculate-our-heart-health-213-323/feed/ 1 Risks of Stroke Prevention Medication http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/02/risks-of-stroke-prevention-medication/ http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/02/risks-of-stroke-prevention-medication/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:06:14 +0000 Guest Post http://www.modernhearthealth.com/?p=1064 For many people who have heart conditions or a history of strokes, therapy and lifestyle changes are not enough; medication is a necessity. Stroke prevention medication saves lives. Learning the risks of certain drugs will help to reduce the likelihood … Continue reading →

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]]> http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/02/risks-of-stroke-prevention-medication/feed/ 0 Women’s Heart Health: Tips to Keep Your Heart Happy http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/02/womens-heart-heatlh-tips-to-keep-your-heart-happy-276/ http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/02/womens-heart-heatlh-tips-to-keep-your-heart-happy-276/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:19:06 +0000 RobynNazarRN http://www.modernhearthealth.com/?p=1055 Last Friday you may have seen a few more women walking around in red. Was it Valentine’s Day come early? No. It was the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Day. A day that annually, raises awareness for women’s … Continue reading →

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]]> http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/02/womens-heart-heatlh-tips-to-keep-your-heart-happy-276/feed/ 0 The Benefits of Exercise for Chronic Heart Disease http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/01/the-benefits-of-exercise-for-chronic-heart-disease-0113-276/ http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/01/the-benefits-of-exercise-for-chronic-heart-disease-0113-276/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:04:51 +0000 RobynNazarRN http://www.modernhearthealth.com/?p=1047 To prevent heart disease, exercise is one of the most crucial interventions. Cardiologists-such as Amir R. Haghighat – lead by example,  carrying out an active lifestyle,  to set a good example for their patients. Even cardiologists need to look after … Continue reading →

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]]> http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/01/the-benefits-of-exercise-for-chronic-heart-disease-0113-276/feed/ 0 New innovative EKG technology that can measure heart electricity through a thumb sensor. http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/01/new-innovative-ekg-technology-that-can-measure-heart-electricity-through-a-thumb-sensor-0113-276/ http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/01/new-innovative-ekg-technology-that-can-measure-heart-electricity-through-a-thumb-sensor-0113-276/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:12:54 +0000 Health News Watch http://www.modernhearthealth.com/?p=1031 New EKG technology could help increase the numbers of patient whose cardiac function is monitored, which could improve the morbidity of patients with cardiovascular disease in hospital. EKG is one of the most commonly performed tests in hospitals. Used to … Continue reading →

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]]> http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/01/new-innovative-ekg-technology-that-can-measure-heart-electricity-through-a-thumb-sensor-0113-276/feed/ 0 What types of fats are good for your heart? http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/01/what-types-of-fat-are-good-for-your-heart-0113-276/ http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/01/what-types-of-fat-are-good-for-your-heart-0113-276/#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:06:23 +0000 RobynNazarRN http://www.modernhearthealth.com/?p=1021 Fat gets a lot of bad press in relation to heart health. But there are actually types of fats that are good for your heart health. The key is to know which ones. Fat has many roles to play in … Continue reading →

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]]> http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2013/01/what-types-of-fat-are-good-for-your-heart-0113-276/feed/ 1 Over the Holiday Period Watch Your Heart Health. http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2012/12/over-the-holiday-period-watch-your-heart-health-1212-276/ http://www.modernhearthealth.com/2012/12/over-the-holiday-period-watch-your-heart-health-1212-276/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:18:47 +0000 RobynNazarRN http://www.modernhearthealth.com/?p=1002 There are three days during the year in which the incidence of death secondary to heart attacks increase. One of these days is Christmas Day, another one is New Year’s Day. Why does this happen, and what can you do … Continue reading →

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