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Heart disease is a leading cause of death among both men and women. Fortunately, you can reduce your risk by learning about the causes of the most common forms of heart disease, understanding how to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol at the desired levels, and establishing a heart healthy diet for you or your loved ones. If you’re worried that you may have heart disease, our expert will go through the symptoms and help you prepare for visiting a physician. And if you’ve already been diagnosed, our expert is on hand to help you learn the basics of heart surgery and bypass procedures, understand your medication options and prepare for life with heart disease.

Questions Answered by our Experts

Rose Marie Robertson, MD, FAHA, FACC, FESC
Dr. Rose Marie Robertson, MD, FAHA, FACC, FESC-Chief Science Officer and Past President of the Board of American Heart Association
Meet the Expert 
Heart Disease Basics 
  1. Dr. Rose Marie Robertson, MD, FAHA, FACC, FESC
  2. Is heart disease an epidemic in the U.S.? 
  3. What are the most common types of heart disease? 
  4. What is "coronary heart disease"? 
  5. What is "atherosclerosis"? 
  6. What's the difference between "acquired" and "congenital" heart disease? 
  7. What is a "heart attack" or "myocardial infarction"? 
  8. Do men develop heart disease younger than women? 
  9. Is heart disease genetic? 
  10. What is "heart failure"? 
  11. What is a "cardiac arrest"? 
  12. What is a "stroke"? 
  13. What are the common signs of a stroke? 
  14. What are "arteries"? 
  15. What is "plaque"? 
  16. What is "angina"? 
  17. What is a "coronary spasm" or "Prinzmetal's angina"? 
  18. How does having a heart condition affect the rest of my body? 
  19. How is coronary heart disease treated? 
  20. What are the possible treatments for coronary heart disease? 
Heart Disease Risk Factors And Prevention 
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  2. What are the risk factors for coronary heart disease? 
  3. What are the risk factors for non-coronary heart disease? 
  4. What are the risk factors for a stroke? 
  5. What are the environmental risk factors for heart disease? 
  6. How does smoking affect my heart? 
  7. How is blood pressure measured? 
  8. What is a safe range for my blood pressure? 
  9. What is "cholesterol"? 
  10. What is a safe range for my cholesterol level? 
  11. How do I lower my cholesterol? 
  12. How are obesity and heart disease related? 
  13. Why does "belly fat" specifically affect heart disease? 
  14. What is a "heart healthy diet"? 
  15. Why is salt harmful for your heart? 
  16. Why is saturated fat harmful for your heart? 
  17. Why is portion control important for a healthy heart? 
  18. Why is fish important to my diet? 
  19. Is soy protein good for the heart? 
  20. What is "homocysteine", and how does it affect the heart? 
  21. How is alcohol abuse related to heart conditions? 
  22. Is red wine good for my heart? 
  23. Are coffee and green tea good for my heart? 
  24. Do "antioxidants" contribute to heart health? 
  25. How can magnesium benefit my heart? 
  26. Can "Coenzyme Q-10" or other supplements aid the heart? 
  27. What is the "French paradox"? 
  28. Why is a healthy diet important for my child's heart health? 
  29. Can an obese child or adolescent get heart disease? 
  30. How are stress and depression related to heart health? 
  31. Why is diabetes a risk factor for heart disease? 
  32. Does exercise help prevent heart disease? 

Popular Questions

  • What are the most common types of heart disease?
  • Is heart disease genetic?
  • What are the common signs of a stroke?
  • How does having a heart condition affect the rest of my body?
  • What are the possible treatments for coronary heart disease?
  • What are the risk factors for a stroke?
  • What are the environmental risk factors for heart disease?
  • How is blood pressure measured?
  • What is a safe range for my blood pressure?
  • How do I lower my cholesterol?
  • Why is salt harmful for your heart?
  • How is alcohol abuse related to heart conditions?
  • Is red wine good for my heart?
  • What is the "French paradox"?
  • Can an obese child or adolescent get heart disease?
  • Does exercise help prevent heart disease?
  • What do I do if I think I'm having a heart attack?
  • How can I examine myself for heart disease?
  • What questions should I ask my doctor if I am diagnosed with a heart condition?
  • How do I learn more about my heart condition?
  • How soon will I start to feel better after taking heart medication?
  • When is a heart transplant necessary?
  • Is angioplasty overused to treat coronary heart disease?
  • Are there alternative methods for treating heart disease?
  • How is peripheral arterial disease tested and diagnosed?
  • How is peripheral arterial disease treated?
  • How soon can I resume normal activity after having a heart attack?
  • How long will it take me to recover from heart surgery?
  • How else can I aid my recovery from a heart disease?
  • How should I exercise if I have a heart disease?
  • How will heart disease impact my sex life?
  • Can heart disease be cured?
Discovering Heart Disease 
  1. Dr. Rose Marie Robertson, MD, FAHA, FACC, FESC
  2. What do I do if I think I'm having a heart attack? 
  3. Should I take an aspirin after a heart attack? 
  4. Are the symptoms of heart attack different for women? 
  5. What are the early symptoms of heart disease? 
  6. How can I examine myself for heart disease? 
  7. What are the tests for detecting congenital heart disease? 
  8. What questions should I ask my doctor if I am diagnosed with a heart condition? 
  9. How do I learn more about my heart condition? 
  10. How does a person's general health affect their heart disease treatment? 
  11. Who should I have on my healthcare team if I have a heart disease? 
  12. What research holds promise for treating heart disease? 
  13. Are clinical trials available for people with heart disease? 
Heart Disease Medications 
  1. Dr. Rose Marie Robertson, MD, FAHA, FACC, FESC
  2. Why is aspirin important for people with heart disease? 
  3. What is an "ACE inhibitor"? 
  4. What is a "beta blocker"? 
  5. What is a "diuretic", and why is it important for treating heart disease? 
  6. What is an "anti-anginal medicine"? 
  7. How soon will I start to feel better after taking heart medication? 
  8. What side effects should I expect from cholesterol lowering medication? 
  9. Are heart disease medications under-prescribed? 
Heart Disease And Surgery 
  1. Dr. Rose Marie Robertson, MD, FAHA, FACC, FESC
  2. What is "angioplasty"? 
  3. What are "coronary stents"? 
  4. What is "heart bypass surgery" or "bypass graft surgery"? 
  5. How is bypass graft surgery performed? 
  6. What are the risks and complications of bypass graft surgery? 
  7. What is "valve surgery", and when is it required to treat a heart condition? 
  8. When is a heart transplant necessary? 
  9. How difficult is it to get a heart for a heart transplant? 
  10. What is a "left ventricular assist device" and what does it treat? 
  11. Is angioplasty overused to treat coronary heart disease? 
  12. Are there alternative methods for treating heart disease? 
Peripheral Arterial Disease 
  1. Dr. Rose Marie Robertson, MD, FAHA, FACC, FESC
  2. What is "peripheral arterial disease" or "PAD"? 
  3. What are the risk factors for developing peripheral arterial disease? 
  4. What are the symptoms of peripheral arterial disease? 
  5. What is "claudication"? 
  6. How does my blood sugar level effect my chances of getting PAD? 
  7. How is peripheral arterial disease tested and diagnosed? 
  8. How is peripheral arterial disease treated? 
  9. Why does peripheral arterial disease often go untreated? 
Living With Heart Disease 
  1. Dr. Rose Marie Robertson, MD, FAHA, FACC, FESC
  2. What should I know before I leave the hospital after a heart attack? 
  3. How soon can I resume normal activity after having a heart attack? 
  4. How long will it take me to recover from heart surgery? 
  5. What are the long-term results after a bypass graft surgery? 
  6. How often will I need to follow up with my doctor after having heart surgery? 
  7. How else can I aid my recovery from a heart disease? 
  8. How should I exercise if I have a heart disease? 
  9. What is the best exercise regimen after a heart attack? 
  10. Is it common to suffer from a second stroke? 
  11. How will heart disease impact my children? 
  12. How will heart disease impact my sex life? 
  13. How will heart disease impact my partner? 
  14. Can heart disease be cured? 

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