ABC News Medical Editor Dr. Tim Johnson welcomes you to the OnCall+ Heart Disease Center with easy-to-use advice on this vast resource.
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Section 1: Overview
Get the basics on heart disease from the experts. -
Section 2: Risk Factors
Find out if you're at risk and how to keep from developing heart disease. -
Section 3: Diagnosis
Know the warning signs and when to seek medical help. -
Section 4: Treatment
From heart attack emergency care to angioplasty, stents and defibrillators. -
Section 5: Living with Heart Disease
Coping with heart disease including expert information on medicines, nutrition. -
Additional Heart Disease Resources
Organizations providing assistance and information on heart disease.
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Heart Disease News
Articles and videos about Heart Disease from ABC News. -
Can Heart Screenings Save Young Athletes?
While some advocate tests, others say they are too expensive to be mandatory. -
WATCH: Which City Is Best for Your Heart?
A study looks at rates of heart disease in various U.S. urban centers. -
The Heart Risks of Getting High
New research says marijuana ups cardiac risk -- but not everyone is convinced. -
Heart Hack: Scientists Hit Defibrillators
Defibrillators were reprogrammed to halt lifesaving shocks. -
Stroke on Your Mind? Stroke Your Feline
New research links owning a cat with a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. -
Heart Disease Mounting Killer Comeback
Autopsies on young adults suggest a new wave of heart disease. -
WATCH: February Is Heart Health Month
ABC'S David Puente with Selecciones Magazine on how to keep a healthy heart. -
WATCH: Myths About Heart Disease
Dr. Tim Johnson exposes six common myths about deadly heart disease. -
WATCH: Birth Control and Heart Disease
New research cites increased risk of heart disease in women who take the pill. -
Heart Disease Myths You Need to Know
Dr. Tim Johnson exposes six common myths you should know about heart disease. -
WATCH: Heart Disease in Minority Women
Black and Latina women face greater risk of heart disease than white women. -
WATCH: Lady in Red: Laura Bush
The first lady campaigns for awareness on heart disease. -
WATCH: Super Bowl Heart Attacks
Watching high-stakes sports events can increase your risk of heart attack.
Welcome to the ABC News OnCall+ Heart Disease Center! Find answers to the most pressing questions on heart disease answered by the nation's top medical experts from the country's most prestigious medical centers.
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- American Heart Association
- Baylor College of Medicine, Texas
- Beaumont Hospitals, Michigan
- Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
- Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina
- Lahey Clinic's Heart and Vascular Center, Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts
- The Mayo Clinic, Minnesota
- Montefiore Medical Center, New York
- University of Colorado Hospital, Colorado
- University of Maryland Medical Center, Maryland
- University of North Carolina Hospitals, North Carolina
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- VCU Medical Center at the Pauley Heart Center, Virginia
The contents of this site are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this site.
