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Episode Six

Dr. Bartram SilversteinWelcome to Shands HealthCast, for August 2007, brought to you by Shands HealthCare. This HealthCast features a discussion about heart disease by Dr. Burton Silverstein, cardiologist at Cardiology Associates of Gainesville and clinical assistant professor for the University of Florida. Dr. Silverstein provides information about the latest advances in treating heart disease, tips to reduce your risk of a heart attack, and much more. Simply click on any of the links below to hear Dr. Silverstein address that particular question. Dr. Silverstein sees patients at the Shands AGH HeartCare Center in Gainesville, Florida. For more information about the Shands AGH HeartCare Center, call 352-733-0225, or visit Shands.org.

Intro

  1. How prevalent is heart disease in women and men?
  2. Are heart disease symptoms different in men and women?
  3. What treatments are available if I'm experiencing symptoms of heart disease or a heart attack?
  4. What is the difference between angina and a heart attack?
  5. Can heart damage be repaired?
  6. What are the risk factors for heart disease or a heart attack?
  7. Does stress play a role in developing heart disease?
  8. Does diabetes have anything to do with heart disease?
  9. Is there a link between genetics and heart disease?
  10. Why do women not fully appreciate their risk of heart disease?
  11. Is hormone therapy a safe way to treat heart disease in women?
  12. Should you take aspirin to prevent heart disease?

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