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Cardiac Rehab: What Exactly Is It and How Can It Help? Here's Your Chance to Learn More
Cardiac rehabilitation assists patients in their efforts to achieve and maintain good health, despite previous or existing health problems. It helps cardiac patients get well and stay well by offering regular exercise, control of risk factors, stress management, nutrition and lifestyle counseling to help them reach their goals. Is cardiac rehab for you? What happens during cardiac rehab? Get answers to these questions and more. Read more>
"Doctor, I Have What?" Here's a Primer about Some of the Most Common Heart Diseases, their Symptoms and Causes
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women in the United States. Fortunately, it’s also one of the most preventable diseases. By reducing your risk factors, you can help prevent heart disease from affecting you.
You can take your very first step today, by learning about the most common heart diseases, their symptoms and their causes. Read more>
If You're a Heart Failure Patient, Watch Your Weight. A Study Shows that Short-term Weight Gain Can Signal Worsening Symptoms
Heart failure patients who gain as little as two pounds over the course of a few weeks or less may require hospitalization within the month, according to heart researchers. Changes in weight may be related to fluid build-up that occurs as a result of heart failure. Read more>
Need A Cardiac Testing Appointment? Scheduling One at a Crozer-Keystone Hospital Has Never Been Easier, Thanks to Our Phone Line
and Website
Crozer-Keystone recently introduced new services that make it easier for members of the community and physician offices to schedule cardiac-related tests at Crozer-Keystone hospitals.
Anyone can call a toll-free number, 1-866-95-PULSE (1-866-957-8573), 24 hours a day to speak to a live person to make an appointment request at the location of their choice. Read more>
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