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Did you know that:

1. Every 37 seconds an American dies of heart disease?

2. Heart disease is the #1 Killer in the United States?

3. Heart disease causes more deaths in Americans of both genders and all racial and ethnic groups than any other disease?

Our Mission

The Cardiology Associates of Northeast Arkansas, P.A. Foundation is an organization that assist in meeting the need to reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases, Arkansas's and the nation's number one killer, and provide medication assistance to those in need. more >>

Slight cut in salt intake would mean fewer heart attacks, deaths Video included

By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- If Americans cut just one gram of salt from their daily diet, there would be 250,000...

Neck fat a measure of heart risk Video included

A too-tight shirt collar might be an indicator of future heart trouble, Framingham Heart Study researchers report.  Fat in the neck is closely associated with the known factors for heart trouble, such as cholesterol levels and diabetes. 

Ankle blood pressure test may spot hidden heart risks Video included

By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- Simple but unconventional tests, such as blood pressure measurement taken at the ankle,...

Second stroke prevention efforts found wanting

By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- After suffering a stroke, the chances of having another are high, but a new report...

High resting heart rate spells trouble for women Video included

By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A higher resting heart rate can raise the chances of a heart attack in middle-aged women, a...

U.S. heart attacks becoming less severe Video included

By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 19 (HealthDay News) -- First-time heart attacks in the United States aren't as deadly now as they have been in past...

Cholesterol levels may not measure cardiac risk Video included

By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly three-quarters of patients hospitalized for heart attacks had cholesterol levels...

Framingham score may not spot lifetime heart risk Video included

By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 12 (HealthDay News) -- As many as half of people aged 50 and younger who have a low...

Doctors re-examine blood thinners to prevent strokes

By Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay Reporter SUNDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDayNews) -- Warfarin is an anticoagulant -- or "blood thinner" -- that's frequently prescribed for...

Health Tip: After a heart attack Video included

(HealthDay News) -- After a heart attack, it's important to reduce or eliminate risk factors for a subsequent attack. The American Academy of Family Physicians says these...

Heart Health Information

Are You at Risk for Heart Disease? Take this quiz to find out.

Women in Heart Disease Statistics

Women in Heart Disease Statistics Heart disease is the # 1 killer of American women....

Things you can do to lower your risks

Take care of diabetes If you have diabetes, regular exercise, weight control, a low-fat diet and regular doctor visits are important. Eat a low-fat diet Keep

Eating Healthy

The interactive menu planner is designed to guide daily food and meal choices based on one day's calorie allowance.

Cooking Substitutions

If you're trying to make your food more healthy, try these healthy substitutions.

Baking Substitutions

Healthy Baking Substitutions Instead of: 1/4 cup oil, butter or margarine Try: 1 cup evaporated milk or 1/2 cup...

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