Heart disease is the #1 killer of both men and women, but it is preventable. Cardiovascular diseases kill nearly 1 in 3 women each year. That's approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we can change that because 80% of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action.
American Heart Month is a time when The Christ Hospital Health Network looks to educate the community about heart disease and how you can improve your odds. Maintaining a healthy weight and blood pressure, quitting tobacco, and getting regular weekly exercise can help lower your risk of developing heart disease.
Featured Articles
The symptoms and impact of the heart condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) can vary from one person to another. Learn more about HCM, its diagnosis and the latest treatment options.
If exercising for five more minutes a day could lower your blood pressure, would you find a way to work a little more physical activity into your regular routine? As it turns out, it’s worth the time.
Kenny Berning had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and other heart problems. Cincinnati’s HCM experts at The Christ Hospital fixed his problems and saved his life.
A local woman shares how her newborn son helped to unravel a heart disease mystery spanning at least three generations, and Dr. Ankit Bhat details the rapid growth of HCM treatments.
After a misdiagnosis and concern over being heard, Neena turned to The Christ Hospital’s Women’s Heart Center for a second opinion and specialized women’s heart care.
Lindner Research Center at The Christ Hospital Health Network hosts clinical trial of cardiac shunt that may offer new hope for heart failure treatment.
A new study reveals some eye-popping numbers about popular sugar substitutes and how they could cause deadly clots to form in the bloodstream.
Injected weight loss drugs are grabbing headlines. The longest running safety study is out with new information on side effects and impacts on cardiovascular risk factors.
Heart failure is one of the fastest growing heart problems nationwide. Join our heart failure experts as they discuss diagnosis, treatment options, advanced heart failure, and breakthroughs in care.
A heart failure diagnosis can bring a wave of emotions and a lot of questions. Dr. Ramesh Emani shares why people are living longer with heart failure, and the innovations happening right here in Cincinnati to improve quality of life.
Patti Hutton felt something was wrong with her heart for more than a decade. She finally started getting real answers to her questions after getting a second opinion with the team at The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute.
For years, many women with microvascular disease have been told their heart symptoms are psychological. See how one woman's 16-year quest for answers finally lead to a proper diagnosis and treatment at The Christ Hospital Women's Heart Center.
With a lot of love, and a little Springsteen, heart transplant recipient Terri Cecere and husband George reflect on the gift of life, and the innovations in heart failure treatment that have taken them on an amazing journey.
Robotic Surgery Helps with Staying 'Young at Heart'
For Ken Wulfeck, robotic surgery with J. Michael Smith, MD, resulted in an excellent repair and a swift recovery. Read how this helped him stay 'young at heart'.
Young or old, heart issues can strike more often than many women realize. Women's heart health expert Odayme Quesada, MD, shares what to watch.
Though heart palpitations can be scary, they are usually harmless. Learn what causes them and when it's time to call your doctor.
CPR performed by a trained bystander increases a person's chance of surviving cardiac arrest. We have the facts about CPR and AEDs.
Have you ever heard pregnancy described as a woman’s first stress test? Q102’s Jennifer Fritsch talks to women’s heart expert Dr. Odayme Quesada about protecting the heart during pregnancy, and how current moms can join a study to protect women’s hearts.
Heart in the News
As winter months pose a higher risk for heart attacks, cardiologists are emphasizing the importance of heart-healthy eating and lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of heart damage.
Project Heart ReStart, began to equip local police with AEDs, is already proving to be a lifesaver – including the life of a man assisted by Alexandria police officer Whitney Buerger, just days after she received an AED.
Venita Turner, a heart transplant recipient at The Christ Hospital, is paying her gift forward by establishing Gregory’s House, a non-profit, named after her donor, to provide housing to patients and families who travel to Christ for the same treatment.
A recent study published in the Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that adopting certain healthy habits not only combats heart disease but may also lower the risk of cancer.
The Christ Hospital Health Network received the Hospital of the Year Award for the Central Region from the national Mended Hearts organization, recognizing its volunteers’ efforts in supporting patients with heart conditions.
The team at The Christ Hospital are among the first in the nation to use a new sensor implant called V-LAP that could make a big difference for patients with heart failure.
After being diagnosed with a heart condition last year, Kettering tattoo artist, father, and runner Justin Barbarino is thankful to be alive thanks to a medical procedure implanting an LVAD at The Christ Hospital.
Manisha Patel, MD, FACS, has joined the team of world class and nationally recognized physicians at The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute. She will see patients at the Atrium Medical Center as part of the partnership with Premier Health.
A new study from the AHA predicts about 60% of adults in the U.S. could be affected by cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years. A heart attack survivor says these numbers are alarming and urges people to watch for the signs.
The Christ Hospital Network has announced a successful first-of-its-kind TriClip procedure to repair leaky heart valves that has received Food and Drug Administration approval after a three-year clinical trial.
Featured Events
American Heart Association Heart Mini-Marathon & Walk
Sunday, March 16 | Downtown Cincinnati
Join a team with The Christ Hospital Health Network or start your own team. When you join Heart Walk, you join more than a million people in 300+ cities across America in taking a stand against heart disease and helping to save lives.
Go Red for Women Breakfast and League of Our Own Experience
Friday, April 25| Great American Ball Park
The Go Red for Women event experience focuses on connection and engagement - fostering an atmosphere of interaction and networking at every turn. It is important to recognize how far we’ve come – and how much we can still accomplish. There is still so much work to be done. The future of our children, friends, family and the next generation of survivors, are counting on us.
Featured Services
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Assess and identify your risk for heart problems today. Also find out your "heart age" - is your heart older than you are?
The Christ Hospital Women's Heart Center is looking for women who have given birth in the past 2 - 10 years who were diagnosed with preeclampsia for a clinical research study into the effects of preeclampsia on heart structure and function.
When it's your heart, it's worth accessing the region's experts. A second opinion can help ease your mind by discussing your diagnosis with a specialist in your specific condition and understanding all of the treatment options available.
The symptoms and progression of cardiovascular conditions like heart attacks and heart failure can be very different in women than men. They require in-depth knowledge for correct diagnosis and treatment. Our Women's Heart Center takes a comprehensive approach to women's heart and vascular health that includes excellent cardiac medical care, education, community outreach and research.