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AMA offers 6 tips to improve heart health, prevent heart attack

AMA is offering tips to help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in the millions of Americans currently living with high blood pressure.

Press Releases
Partho Sengupta, MD
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Heart holograms may advance cardiac care

Physician develops cardiac visualization hologram that could enable better heart-disease detection and guide surgical approaches.

Chronic Diseases
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More statin guidance muddies primary prevention picture

USPSTF advises on proceeding when no cardiovascular disease history is present, differs from other recommendations on risk assessment, dosing.

Chronic Diseases
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Obesity rates fall in 4 states, but overall rates remain high

With obesity rates increasing nationwide, there’s still work to be done so that millions of Americans aren’t at an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Chronic Diseases
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AMA applauds FDA's proposal to reduce sodium in U.S. food supply

With overwhelming evidence connecting sodium intake to heart disease, the AMA applauds the FDA for taking steps to reduce sodium in the nation's food supply.

Press Releases
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New journal JAMA Cardiology to debut in 2016

As cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 cause of death and disability worldwide, a new medical journal will premiere early next year to serve the global cardiology community. JAMA Cardiology will premiere as the 12th journal in the JAMA Network.

Chronic Diseases
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Top 9 takeaways from heart health tweet chat

How can physicians partner with their patients to ensure a healthy heart environment? The AMA hosted a vibrant tweet chat on World Heart Day when primary care physician Michael Rakotz, MD, sat down with leading cardiologist Clyde Yancy, MD.

Chronic Diseases
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Doctor gives 4 ways to avoid one behavior that's aging your heart

Being sedentary is a primary risk factor of heart disease and premature heart aging. What to do if your job involves sitting for hours? One physician offers simple ways you can avoid this deadly behavior.

Prevention & Wellness
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How to help patients make heart health changes: Q&A with Dr. Rakotz

Once habits are formed, the effort that is required to change is often overwhelming for both patients and physicians. Michael Rakotz, MD, provides guidance from his own experience as a primary care physician on approaching heart healthy changes with patients.

Prevention & Wellness