Advice for Billy
Last week, Jimmy Kimmel gave an emotional update to the world that his newborn son, Billy, was born with a congenital heart defect that required surgery to correct. As Mr. Kimmel started his...
Tag: Cardiology
This so-called adult life: Managing ACHD
You are probably tired of hearing it, but you’re an adult now. And your life has probably seen a lot of changes. Maybe you moved out of your house, went to college, started a relationship, or got a...
Jake’s story: A senior project from the heart
The Knight Cardiovascular Institute recently hosted a patient forum for over 60 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a genetic heart condition. At the event attendees heard from experts...
Summer road trips: Making the most of fast food
This is a continuation of our best tips for eating well on the road. Read the first article here. As much as I’d love to have only freshly prepared meals on road trips, being on the road (and on...
Your health questions answered: Heart care for a father with diabetes
You ask. OHSU health experts answer. This National Men's Health Week, one of our cardiovascular experts is on the hot seat. We know that facing a heart condition can be difficult for patient and...
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...
Ask the expert: Should I take aspirin to prevent a heart attack?
This week you may have seen news headlines touting aspirin as a way to prevent heart attacks. But does that apply to you? OHSU experts are cautioning against a run to the pharmacy until you know...
Your cardiologist is in the kitchen
If you are a patient at the OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute some typical questions you might ask your cardiologist could include: How is my blood pressure? Should I be concerned about my...
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...
Your health questions answered: Cancer treatment and your heart
You ask. OHSU health experts answer. This month, our cardiology and pediatric specialists are on the hot seat. Q. Can cancer treatments damage my heart? A. While cancer treatments including...