October 26, 2009 – 3:38 pm
25 billion dollars. That’s how much money is spent every year in the U.S. on patients with heart failure. Much of that money is used on hospital visits. Clinicians and researchers at Mayo Clinic are hoping to change that. They’re testing a new device that can monitor patients at home in hopes of keeping them [...]
You’ve heard the advice many times, “eat right and exercise to improve your health.” The fact is, that advice is true. You really can make a difference. Doctors at Mayo Clinic designed the heart health and performance program to help people assess their health and learn ways to make it better.
We hear a lot about obesity these days. And rightfully so. It’s a growing problem, with big health consequences. But did you know that you could have a normal body weight and still be obese? Click the link below to hear Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discuss normal weight obesity.
Normal Weight Obesity
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is the fourth most common congenital heart defect. The pumping chamber on the left side of the heart doesn’t develop. Without treatment, it can be fatal within a few days of birth. Click the link below to hear Dr. Harold Burkhart, a surgeon at Mayo Clinic, discusses the condition and how [...]
February 26, 2009 – 6:38 pm
You’ve heard the advice many times, “eat right and exercise to improve your health.” The fact is, that advice is true. You really can make a difference. Dr. Todd Hurst, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist discusses the heart health and performance program, and how it was designed to help people assess their health and learn ways to make [...]
