UAB Health System - Cardio

Tune in to UAB Health System's Cardio podcasts to learn about the latest advances being offered at UAB Health System.

Surgery Tops Stents for Multiple Heart Blockages - March 18, 2008

Bypass surgery provides a lower risk of death and heart attacks than stents for people with blockages of at least two heart arteries, says a report in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Typical Western Diet Fuels Metabolic Syndrome - March 18, 2008

A "Western" diet heavy in meat, fried foods, and refined grains puts people at higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome, the collection of risk factors for heart problems, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, according to a study reported in the journal Circulation.
http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Typical_Western_Diet_Fuels_Metabolic_Syndrome....

Exercise Adds Years to Men's Lives - March 18, 2008

According to the report the journal Circulation, researchers found that a regimen of brisk walking 30 minutes a day at least four to six days a week was enough to halve the risk of premature death from all causes.
http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Exercise_Adds_Years_to_Men's_Lives.mp3

Women's Heart Risks Increase with High Blood Sugar - March 18, 2008

Increased blood sugar levels signal a heightened risk of heart disease, especially among women, according to a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Women's_Heart_Risks_Increase_with_High_Blood_S...

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG) - March 18, 2008

Detailed information on coronary artery bypass graft surgery, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomic illustration of the coronary arteries of the heart, and illustrations of normal and diseased arteries, endovascular vein harvesting, and coronary bypass.
http://uabhealthtv.photobooks.com/rss/audio/Coronary_Artery_Bypass_Graft_Surgery_(CABG).mp...