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Hair Becomes a "Go Red" Statement
Last Updated: 10:14 AM 03/12/09 - You may notice a few more red heads around town. And it's for a very good cause aptly titled, “A Cause to Dye For.” (Full Story) |
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Health Check Newsletter
Last Updated: 12:35 PM 03/10/09 - The symptoms don't sound that serious, a racing heart, trouble breathing while exercising, or in Violet Gaither's case, a lot of sweating. The Bellevue woman endured it all for more than 20 years, before a heart attack actually ended up being a godsend. Doctors determined Violet had Atrial Fibrillation, a problem with the heart's rhythm. Alegent Health cardiovascular surgeon Doctor Mohammed Quader says research turns up some troubling news for women. There appears to be a gender bias. Doctor Quader says women are under diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation, and even when the diagnosis comes, women are not being referred for treatment as often as men. Atrial Fibrillation is nothing to mess around with. It increases death risk by 200 percent, and increases stroke risk by 500 percent. In February's Health Check report we'll look at treatment options including medication, ablation, and surgery. Violet Gaither had what's called a "mini maze" procedure weeks ago. Her advice for other women? If you have symptoms, be proactive and get to a doctor. She knows the difference it can make. Tracy (Full Story) |
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Depression Hard on Women's Hearts
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Last Updated: 12:29 PM 03/10/09 - Doctors have long known that depression is common after a heart attack or stroke, and hampers recovery. But now, Columbia University researchers report new evidence that depression itself can lead to heart disease in seemingly healthy women. (Full Story) |
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Take Those Symptoms to Heart
A Bellevue woman lived with symptoms for more than 20 years before finding out she had atrial fibrillation. In February's Health Check report, we investigate the danger of waiting for a diagnosis. (Full Story) |
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Inspiring Stories Of The Heart Shared
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Last Updated: 3:23 PM 02/11/09 - Women who’ve made life-changing decisions shared their inspiring stories Saturday at Regency Court in hopes of preventing others from becoming victims of heart disease and stroke. (Full Story) |
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