First in Heart Health At IU Health, our heart and vascular care is backed by years of experience and a long list of firsts, including: 1982 First heart transplant in Indiana 1985 First VAD implantation in Indiana 1987 First Total Artificial Heart in Indiana (TAH) 1989 First lung…
Read MoreThe "Healthy Recipe Contest" was promoted by cardiovascular services at IU Health North Hospital through the month of February in support of "Go Red for Women" month and women's heart health awareness. The recipes had to be original recipes (not from a cookbook) and most importantly, healthy. All…
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Heart disease is often thought about as a man’s disease, but recent studies show that heart disease is actually the number one killer of women in America. February is American Heart Association Month and the perfect time to show your sweetheart how much you care by learning to recognize the symptoms…
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Chocolate Need an excuse to eat more chocolate? How about the fact that chocolate is a natural antioxidant? But before you finish off those leftover Valentine’s treats, it’s important to know that not all chocolate is created equal. “The chocolate that…
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On a hot day in August, Joel Robbins and his family were outside working in the yard when he suddenly fell to the ground. He picked himself up, blamed the fall on being overheated and headed inside to cool down. At the top of the stairs, he broke out in a cold sweat. His arms went numb and an excruciating…
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We are all aware that knowing the signs of a heart attack can save lives. Information about heart attack is everywhere--on television, in magazines and at the doctor’s office. But despite all the information out there, many people fail to recognize the signs of a heart attack. In fact, there is…
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Cholesterol: Your Heart’s Best Friend and Worst Enemy Cholesterol, the fatty-like substance that circulates in your blood, is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Believe it or not, some cholesterol is…
Read MoreHeart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. However, there is a gender gap when it comes to diagnosing and treating it. Did you know that women are more likely to die than men after experiencing their first heart attack? The reason for this finding is due to a multitude of factors,…
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All About Heart We all know the stereotypical image of a heart attack victim: Older, poorer diet, sedentary. But a long-time runner? Jeff Hagen was out for a regular jog near his Lafayette home when he noticed his left arm start tingling. Concerned, Jeff drove himself to the hospital, where doctors told…
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You know regular exercise is important to a healthy heart, but not everyone has the time or stamina to run or play competitive sports. Did you know that walking briskly for just 30 minutes each day can lower your risk of heart disease by as much as forty percent? Walking is good for so many reasons,…
Read MoreFirst in Heart Health At IU Health, our heart and vascular…
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ACL injuries were once reserved for adult athletes,…
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