Risk Factors

Risk Factors

There are several risk factors for heart disease; some are controllable, others are not. The more risk factors you have, the greater the likelihood that you will have heart disease. By making changes in your lifestyle, you can actually reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Video Playlist

  1. Stress Is an Important Consideration for Healthcare Providers, featuring Luke Laffin, MD
  2. The Relationship Between Blood Pressure and Kidneys, featuring Luke Laffin, MD
  3. Do You Really Need To Check Your Blood Pressure at Home?
  4. Listen to Your Heart…..Risk Factors
  5. Women and Heart Disease, featuring Leslie Cho, MD 
  6. Heart Disease and Gut Bacteria – Update on TMAO, Featuring Steven Nissen, MD and Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD
  7. Diabetes and the Heart, featuring Dennis Bruemmer, MD
  8. Bariatric (Metabolic) Surgery and Cardiovascular Health, featuring Steven Nissen, MD and Ali Aminian, MD
  9. Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
  10. Three Things You Need to Know to Take Care of Your Heart, featuring Marc Gillinov, MD
  11. Young Women and Heart Attack, featuring Leslie Cho, MD
  12. White Coat Hypertension, featuring Steven Nissen, MD
  13. Stress, Anxiety and Depression and It's Impact on Heart Disease, featuring Leopoldo Pozuelo, MD
Diet & Supplements

Diet & Supplements

Although herbs seem harmless, some can be potentially dangerous, especially to anyone taking medication for a heart problem.

Video Playlist

  1. Thinking You May Want To Try a Vegetarian Diet But Not Sure Where To Start? 
  2. Stress May Be Hurting You More Ways Than One
  3. Spring Is A Time For Smoothies
  4. How A Registered Dietitian Can Help You Meet Your Goals
  5. Carbs And Heart Health
  6. Is Your Healthy Snack Really Healthy?
  7. What Is A Cardiac Diet?
  8. Should You Restrict Your Salt Intake?
Exercise & Heart Health

Exercise & Heart Health

Like any other muscle in your body, the heart is also a muscle and needs exercise to remain in good shape. Regular exercise provides many benefits to your heart and your body.

Video Playlist 

  1. COVID-19 And Athletes: Impact On Sports And Exercise 
  2. Phase 2 Cardiac Rehabilitation, Featuring Erik Van Iterson, PhD, MS
  3. How Do You Restart Your Exercise Program After Heart Surgery? Featuring Michael Crawford, MS
  4. What Every Patient Should Know About Cardiac Rehabilitation, Featuring Erik Van Iterson, MD
Cardiac Rehab

Cardiac Rehab

Video List:

  • Cardiac Rehab: Core Building Exercises
  • Cardiac Rehab: Strength Training
  • Cardiac Rehab: How to Check Your Heart Rate Using Your Pulse
  • Cardiac Rehab: Upper Body Resistance Exercises
  • Cardiac Rehab: Lower Body Resistance Exercises
Medications

Medications

Video Playlist

  1. Vitamin D Supplements, featuring Steven Nissen, MD
  2. Testosterone Supplements for Men, featuring Steven Nissen, MD
  3. Aspirin - Should You Take It? Featuring Steven Nissen, MD