Pregnancy and the heart
Heart disease is not always a disease of the elderly. According to the American Heart Association, there are over 15,000 deaths due to heart disease annually in the U.S. in young women under the age...
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Dr. Sanjiv Kaul first in Oregon to receive prestigious national cardiology award
Congratulations to Sanjiv Kaul, M.D., Director of the OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute, who received the American Heart Association’s highest clinical honor, the James B. Herrick Award for...
A glimpse of Heartopia at the Heart & Stroke Walk
In a perfect world, what would you do for your heart? Would you exercise more? Manage your stress better? We asked our experts at the OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute what they think a perfect...
The magic bullet for heart health?
If you knew there was a “magic bullet” that would reduce your risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) by 92% and lower your risk of other cardiovascular risk factors, including type 2 diabetes,...
Put some “Spring” in your step
With the days growing longer, it's the perfect time to take advantage of spring weather and enjoy the outdoors. As a trainer for OHSU's March Wellness Center, I see how exercise benefits my clients...
Ask the Health Expert: When are statins effective?
You ask. OHSU experts answer. Q: When are statins effective? And what are the side effects? A: Your question is a timely one. Statins are a class of drugs used to lower LDL cholesterol levels,...