FEBRUA RY 2010
UPDATE
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Ticker Shock Less common are ventricular arrhyth-
mias, which affect the lower chambers of
Arrhythmia and the heart’s the heart, causing it to beat too rapidly.
The most serious form of ventricular
electrical impulses arrhythmia can stop the heart from pump-
T
he heart depends on electrical ing blood, leading to cardiac arrest or a
impulses to keep pumping. If heart attack.
something interrupts those sig- How do you know when an arrhythmia
nals, the heartbeat can go a little haywire. is dangerous?
This irregular heartbeat, known as arrhy- When someone has an irregular heart-
thmia, happens to almost everyone beat along with fatigue, dizziness, short-
occasionally. If noticed at all, arrhythmia ness of breath and/or chest pain, he or
feels like a flutter or a skipped beat. she needs immediate medical attention.
When such incidents pass quickly, there’s Anyone with heart trouble or a family
probably no need for concern, but fre- history of heart disease should be espe-
quent flutters should be discussed with cially attentive to these warning signs.
your doctor. The causes of arrhythmia
Arrhythmias most are varied and may be
often occur in the hard to pinpoint.
ISSUE FOCUS: Heart Health
upper chambers of Too much caffeine or
the heart, a condition nicotine, as well as
known as atrial fib- prescription drugs,
rillation. It is rela- cause palpitations
National Wear Red Day
tively common, Feb. 5 is National Wear Red Day, a day
in some people.
especially in people when Americans nationwide unite in
In others, stress or
over 60, and may or the life-saving movement and lend
anger can make
may not require their support to heart disease aware-
the heart work
treatment. How- ness by showing off a favorite red
harder, raise blood
ever, a persistent dress, shirt, tie, scarf or any other red
pressure and release
atrial arrhythmia item.
stress hormones
can increase the Join The Medical Center of Plano
that can lead to
risk of stroke or staff in celebrating Wear Red Day. To
arrhythmia.
heart attack. Continued on page 2 > learn more about this special day, go
to www.goredforwomen.org
Plano, TX 75075
3901 West 15th Street
H2U at The Medical Center of Plano
UPDATE
Arrhythmia Arrhythmia Triggers to the heart to maintain a normal beat.
• Caffeine* Occasionally, an arrhythmia will cause a
> Continued from page 1
• Heavy alcohol use person to faint. If someone is unresponsive
Underlying or undiagnosed conditions • Smoking after they collapse, immediate action is
such as high blood pressure, coronary heart • Cocaine needed. First call 9-1-1. Then use an auto-
disease, heart failure, a malfunctioning thy- mated external defibrillator (AED) to shock
• Amphetamines
roid gland and rheumatic heart disease can *Found in coffee, tea, energy drinks and
the heart back to a normal rhythm.
also be linked to arrhythmia. Sometimes a sodas, as well as over-the-counter pain and AEDs are available in many public places.
congenital heart defect will produce cold medications. Check ingredients. The devices give users step-by-step verbal or
arrhythmia. written instructions on their use. All AEDs
Many arrhythmias can be controlled cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) may be are designed to only deliver a shock if a life-
with lifestyle changes or medication. needed. These small, battery-operated threatening arrhythmia is present. If an AED
However, an artificial pacemaker or a devices are placed under the skin of the is not available, chest compressions (CPR)
stronger device called an implantable chest or abdomen to send electrical pulses should be administered until help arrives.
Heart Bits At a recent meeting
of cardiologists in
A Late Change of Heart Europe, doctors were
Even if you’ve engaged in unhealthy advised that exercise
behaviors for decades, it’s not too late to may be the most effec-
shape up. Studies show that people in their tive treatment for
50s and 60s who adopt healthier lifestyles plaque buildup in
substantially reduce their risk of cardiovas- coronary arteries.
cular disease and early death. Currently, many non-
The recommended lifestyle changes are emergency heart
not surprising: Don’t smoke. Lose excess patients are treated
weight. Exercise at least 2.5 hours a week. with angioplasty, a pro-
Limit red meat and high-fat foods, while cedure in which a tube
eating more fruits, vegetables and whole with a balloon at one
grains. end is inserted into a
However, sustaining this lifestyle seems coronary artery and
to be surprisingly difficult. Only 8 percent of inflated to flatten a blockage. Often a device Flexible After 40
middle-aged participants in a study at the called a stent is put in place to keep the Can a simple stretch reveal something
Medical University of South Carolina were pathway open. about your cardiovascular health? Maybe,
able to achieve and maintain all four Experts say exercise may be better for say researchers in the American Journal of
healthy habits over a six-year period. Losing keeping the blood flowing to the heart Physiology. In a curious study, researchers
weight proved a tougher problem than because it helps resolve multiple heart asked participants to sit on the floor, legs
quitting cigarettes, while adjusting eating problems, while angioplasty only takes care extended, and reach for their toes. They dis-
habits was the easiest for the participants. of a particular section of the artery. A 2004 covered that among people over age 40,
For older men and women, the evidence German study of people with heart disease those with the most flexibility had less stiff-
is clear: Healthy living is good medicine no found that 90 percent of those who rode ness in their arteries. Stiffer arteries can
matter what your age. bikes regularly were free of heart problems bring on heart disease, so this sit-and-
after one year, compared to 70 percent of stretch test could help determine risk for
Pleasingly Pumped subjects who had angioplasties and did not heart attack or stroke.
If given the choice between a heart- exercise. The researchers did not theorize how
pumping exercise class and artery-opening Of course, there is a time for angioplasty, flexibility is linked to arterial health.
surgery to treat heart disease, it may be a and you should heed your physician’s Nonetheless, they did suggest that adding
good idea to get out your gym clothes advice. But for many people, exercise may stretches, yoga or Pilates to an exercise
rather than end up in a hospital gown. be the best solution for the long haul. routine is heart smart.
Chest Pain Check
Is that heartburn or a heart attack? chest. The pain spreads throughout the
upper body, with pain or tightness in the
W
e have all heard about the guy shoulders, neck, arms or jaw.
who rushed to the hospital,
convinced he was having a Heartburn can be accompanied by
heart attack, only to discover it was a bad nausea, which generally goes away as your
case of heartburn. This story ends with a stomach settles down.
big sigh of relief, but what if the scene had Heart attack can also be accompanied
played out another way? Imagine that the by nausea, along with cold sweats, short-
man kept popping antacids to settle heart- ness of breath, possible vomiting and light-
burn, but the sharp pain he was treating headedness. The latter symptoms almost
was actually a heart attack. never accompany heartburn and may be
Though their symptoms mirror each more likely to be experienced by women.
other, there are ways to differentiate
between heartburn and heart attack or Heartburn that is recurring can dam-
angina, a constricting chest pain that age the esophagus and cause other serious
accompanies heart problems: Heartburn is a burning sensation problems. Persistent heartburn should be
below the breastbone. Antacids can allevi- discussed with a doctor.
Heartburn usually happens after eating ate discomfort, or it can be remedied by Heart attack symptoms should never
or when you are lying down. shifting your body position. be ignored. If pain lasts more than a few
Heart attack may happen after exer- Heart attack feels like a crushing minutes, go to the emergency room. You’d
tion or stress, but can occur unexpectedly. weight or pressure in the center of the rather be safe than sorry.
Beyond Oatmeal 3 Soy
Numerous studies show that eating soy may lower total
Five treats for you and your heart cholesterol. What’s more, the American Dietetic Association
(ADA) cites reports that say eating 25 grams of soy protein daily
F
oods like oatmeal, dark chocolate and red wine are
frequently praised for having heart-friendly benefits. may reduce your risk of heart disease. Good sources of soy protein
Here are five more not-so-obvious heart helpers: include tofu, energy bars and soy milk.
For snack: Whip up a frothy fruit smoothie with soy milk.
1 Grapefruit
Wonderfully tart and full of antioxidants, a grapefruit a day
may fight off artery-clogging plaque. And it’s high in potassium, 4 Tuna
Omega-3 fatty acids found in tuna and salmon help bolster
which may lower blood pressure. Caution: Grapefruit may the immune system and ward off heart disease, blood clots and
interfere with some prescription drugs. heart attacks, reports the ADA. The American Heart
For breakfast: Cut a grapefruit in half Association recommends eating fatty fish twice a week.
and dig in, or make fresh-squeezed juice. For dinner: Throw a savory tuna steak on the grill.
2 Pistachios
A Penn State University
study found that pistachio
5 Tea
Research links both black and green tea
to improvements in blood-vessel function.
eaters have less cholesterol and The flavonoids in tea also are believed to
inflammation in the body, both reduce inflammation in body tissue, which
risk factors for heart disease. may help prevent heart disease.
For lunch: Sprinkle a mixed- For drinking: Serve iced or hot. Our favorite
green salad with crunchy pistachios. thing about tea? Zero calories!
UPDATE
Calendar of Events February
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 12:00 p.m. 2 10:30 a.m. 3 7:00 p.m. 4 10:30 a.m. 5 6
H2U Health Line Dancing, “If I Only Knew,” Tai Chi, The
Break Series: “What Villas of Mission The Medical Medical Center of
Makes a Healthy Bend Community Center of Plano Plano Auditorium,
Heart,” The Medical Room Auditorium, 4001 4001 West 15th
Center of Plano West 15th Street, Street, Suite 315
Auditorium, 4001 Suite 315
West 15th Street,
Suite 315
GROUNDHOG
DAY
12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
7 Ostomy
8 Preview 2010
9 Line Dancing,
10 11 Tai Chi, The
12 “Second Cup 13
Support Group Travel Program, Villas of Mission Medical Center of of Coffee” Lecture
Auditorium Bend Comm. Room Plano Auditorium, Series, The Shops
11:30 a.m. 4001 West 15th at Willow Bend
6:30 p.m. H2U Friends Meet Street, Suite 315 Communications
Spirited Women’s & Eat Dutch Treat Court
Series: “Don’t Miss a Luncheon
Beat,”The Medical 6:00 p.m.
Center of Plano Stroke Support
Auditorium Group
11:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
14 Red Hats at
15 16 Line Dancing, 17 H2U Monthly
18 Thyroid
19 20
Swan Restuarant Villas of Mission Members Meeting Cancer Support
Bend Community Program Group
Room 7:00 p.m.
VALENTINE’S
DAY “Keep Your Heart 10:30 a.m.
PRESIDENT’S Beating,” The Tai Chi, The
DAY ASH Medical Center of Medical Center of
WEDNESDAY Plano Auditorium, Plano Auditorium,
4001 West 15th 4001 West 15th
Street, Suite 315 Street, Suite 315
7:00 p.m. 21 H2U Mail 22 23 10:30 a.m. 24 25 10:30 a.m. 26 8:00 a.m. - 27
Breast Crew Line Dancing, Tai Chi, The 3:00 p.m.
Cancer Support Villas of Mission Medical Center of HEARTLINK
Group 7:00 p.m. Bend Community Plano Auditorium, Presents Heart
Prostate Cancer Room 4001 West 15th Smart Saturday
Support Group Street, Suite 315 featuring Day of
Dance!
28
Life Line Screening
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • The Medical Center of Plano Atrium • $139
Pre-registration and appointment is required. Call (800) 324-1851 and reference priority/source code
HSC6576. This noninvasive preventive health screening includes carotid artery scan, abdominal aortic
aneurysm screening, peripheral arterial disease screening and atrial fibrillation screening.
H2U Friends Meet & Eat Line Dancing and Tai Chi
Dutch Treat Luncheon Classes
Wednesday, Feb. 10 H2U members can have fun and stay fit
11:30 a.m. with Line Dancing for Fun & Fitness or Tai
Greek Isles Grille Chi classes. For more information on
3309 Central Expressway, Plano these weekly classes, call (972) 519-1275.
Meet new friends as you explore the many
restaurants of Plano and the surrounding Burnet Texas Bluebonnet
communities. Lunches are scheduled on Festival
the second Wednesday of each month, April 9 (two days)
unless otherwise noted. For lunch reserva- $200 per person, double occupancy
tions, call Joanne at (972) 470-0091. Trip includes Burnet Bluebonnet Festival,
wine tasting, dinner cruise, Fort Croghan
“Second Cup of Coffee” tour, hotel accommodations, continental
Lecture Series breakfast and bus transportation. For
more information call the H2U office at
Topic: “Heart Health"
Saturday, Feb. 13 (972) 519-1275.
H2U Health Break Series: 9:00 a.m.
Travel Destination:
The Shops at Willow Bend
“What Makes a Healthy Communications Court Discover Croatia
Heart” Free June 16-27
Presented by Susan Pryor, M.D., Join us this month as the hospital’s clinical $5,729 per person, double occupancy
cardiologist pharmacists provide education on med- This special trip for TMCP H2U members
Tuesday, Feb. 2 ications that may be needed to help will feature the Dalmatian Coast,
12:00 p.m. - Lunch prevent or control coronary heart disease Medjurgorji, Slovenia and Oberam-
12:30 p.m. - Program and reduce the risk of a first or repeat heart mergau’s Passion Play, which takes place
Auditorium, Medical Office Building 3 attack. Questions and answers will be part every 10 years honoring the life of Christ.
4001 W. 15th St., Suite 315 of the presentation. For more information, call the H2U office
Free (optional $5 buffet lunch) at (972) 519-1275.
Join us for our monthly Health Break
seminar. Dr. Susan Pryor will discuss the lat-
H2U Monthly Members
est heart health research and technology, Meeting Travel Destination:
as well as the truths and myths of choco- Program: Valentine’s Bingo The French Riviera
late, wine and what’s good for your heart. Thursday, Feb. 18 Sept. 8-15
Seminars are free with an optional 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. $2,649 per person, double occupancy
lunch served prior to the presentation Villas of Mission Bend Community Discover the French Riviera with Collette
with your reservation. Please make reserva- Room, 1201 Medical Avenue (near the Vacations and local H2U members. Visit
tions by calling (972) 519-1275. Medical Center) Nice, Ventimiglia, San Remo, Grasse, St.
Free Paul De Vence, Rothschild Villa and
Join us for friendship, fun and an informa- Gardens, St.Tropez, Cannes and Monaco
Preview 2010 Travel Program tive speaker. This is a great way to meet on this eight day dream vacation. For
Tuesday, Feb. 9 other H2U members. Please call to make more details call the H2U office at
1:00 p.m. reservations at (972) 519-1275. (972) 519-1275.
Auditorium, Medical Office Building 3
4001 W. 15th St., Suite 315
Join us for a preview of upcoming 2010
H2U travel destinations. Hear presenations
from Collette and Premier Tours. Refresh-
E very 25 seconds someone in the U.S. will have a
health event involving their heart, and about one
person every minute will die from a heart problem.
ments and door prizes will be part of the Learn how to protect yourself for a healthy future.
fun. Call (972) 519-1275 for reservations.
February is American Heart Month
UPDATE
IN THE KNOW
Cholesterol: cholesterol levels. Research suggests trans fats
Myth or Fact? found in hydrogenated or partially hydro-
genated oils may be worse for you than the
Mind the Storage
M
cholesterol in food. Manufacturers are edicine has its place, but it’s not
A
long with good and bad cholesterol,
there is good and bad information. required to list trans fats or trans fatty acids the bathroom. Although the
Do you know the facts? on food labels and some supplement fact bathroom medicine cabinet
panels. Health experts recommend consum- seems the obvious place to store pills, it is
Myth: I’m not overweight, so ing foods that contain as actually one of the worst places. Humid
I don’t have to worry about little trans fat, saturated conditions created by showers and baths
cholesterol. fat and cholesterol as speed up the breakdown of certain drugs,
Fact: You don’t have to be over- possible. causing them to lose potency. When stor-
weight to have elevated choles- ing medicines, think cool and dry:
terol. One in five Americans has Myth: If I’m taking cho- • Do not use the refrigerator where mois-
high cholesterol. Yet, because lesterol-lowering drugs, I ture can build up, unless the directions
there are usually no symptoms, don’t have to watch my on the prescription specifically instruct
some people only learn they diet. refrigeration.
have high cholesterol after hav- Fact: It’s important to eat
• Avoid placing pill bottles on window-
ing a heart attack or stroke. smart even if you are on
sills, which expose medicine to the sun’s
Cholesterol-screening blood medication. Pay special
heat.
tests are recommended every attention to your fat
intake. Monounsaturated • Throw away the cotton ball in the bot-
five years, beginning in your 20s.
fat, found in olive, canola and peanut oils, as tle. While instinct tells us the cotton
Myth: If a food product label says “low cho- well as in nuts and seeds, is best because it protects the contents, that fuzzy bit of
lesterol,” it’s a healthy choice. does not increase blood cholesterol. Keep fiber can absorb moisture from the air
Fact: Many foods marked “low cholesterol” total fat in your diet at about 25 to 35 per- and retain it in the bottle.
contain oils that are high in saturated fats cent of your daily calories, or one tablespoon • Keep medications in the original con-
and trans fats, both of which may raise of the fats mentioned above at each meal. tainer so there is no confusion about
whose prescription it is or about dosage
ACTION PLAN instructions and expiration. The con-
tainers matter, too. Brown containers
Eat Write are used for light-sensitive medicines,
and glass containers are used for medi-
cines that can be absorbed by plastic.
I
t’s the dieter’s lament: “I watch what I eat but keep
gaining weight!” It seems that doughnuts and second The best places to store medications are
helpings of macaroni and cheese stick to our waist- the hall closet, a bedroom dresser drawer or
lines, but not to our memories. a kitchen cabinet away from the stove, sink
A food diary can help. One study showed that people or dishwasher.
who logged all the food they ate lost twice as much weight
as people who did not. The study’s authors attribute those RESOURCES
remarkable results to accountability and analysis. When
you know you have to list every mouthful, you may think twice before reaching for seconds.
For more information on
Plus, seeing your food choices in writing highlights habits that need to be changed.
heart health, visit:
The simplest way to start a food diary is to buy a small notebook and stow it in your purse
www.americanheart.org
or pocket. Then each time you eat, write it down. Don’t wait until the end of the day to put
www.choosetomove.org
pen to paper. Some experts suggest noting mood, dining companions and reasons for eating.
www.hearthealthywomen.org
That will help you identify how often you snack to soothe your nerves or relieve boredom.
Many websites offer food diary applications that calculate calories consumed and burned,
For information on H2U programs:
as well as nutritional information. Honesty is the key to successful journaling. That means
www.h2u.com or call (800) 771-0428
detailing every refill, every handful of chips and every after-dinner mint.
H2U MEMBER BENEFITS
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T
his Valentine’s Day, finding the perfect
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UPDATE
wanted to know • Stroke risk assessment
about heart dis- • Body-fat analysis
ease and stroke.”
• Posture and balance checks
Get the latest
heart information • Grip strengths
and take part in • Ask a pharmacist
free health
screenings. Day of Dance
HEARTLINK Presents 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Heart Smart This national event celebrates
Saturday featuring heart health and live a longer, the benefits of dance as a way
Day of Dance! stronger life. Start by learning Free Screenings to enjoy life and exercise to
Saturday, Feb. 27 about your own risks, discover 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. prevent heart disease. Wear
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. new ways to improve your diet • Cholesterol & glucose your dancin’ shoes and get
The Shops at Willow Bend and get the latest advances in testing (must be fasting) ready to shake, rattle and roll!
6121 W. Park Boulevard cardiovascular health. • Heart rhythmn checks Steps to a healthier life are just
Plano, TX 75093 Heart Smart Saturday a dance away!
• Blood pressure
It’s time to take charge of your includes “everything you ever
February Heart “If I Only Knew” about your heart and your Learn from cardiologists Patricia
Presented by Marc Krock, M.D. clock! Cardiac Electrophysi- Gum, M.D., and Mordecai Klein,
Health Seminars Thursday, Feb. 4 ologist Raj Abrol, MD will M.D., and emergency medicine
The Medical Center of Plano discuss atrial fibrillation. physician Mark Gamber, D.O.,
7:00 p.m.
recognizes American Heart About 2.2 million Ameri- how the partnership between
The Medical Center of Plano
Month by offering a variety of cans suffer from this abnormal EMS and the hospital will keep
Auditorium
heart talks for the community. beating of the heart. Treating your heart beating and help you
Building 3, Suite 315
Please join us for one or all of this condition can prevent a live longer.
“If I knew then what I know
the upcoming seminars. stroke, as about 15 percent of The Medical Center of
now, I would be able to
understand myself better and all strokes occur in people Plano is the only accredited
H2U Health Break Series: who suffer from atrial fibrilla- Level III Chest Pain Center
“What Makes a Healthy live healthier,” are words that
are often heard but not tion. with PCI and uses the latest
Heart?”
understood. Cardiologist Learn the symptoms, treat- technology to help victims of
Presented by Susan Pryor,
Marc Krock, MD will discuss ment and prognosis of this a heart attack survive. Please
M.D., cardiologist
the physical and emotional cardiac condition. Throughout call (972) 519-1437 for reser-
Tuesday, Feb. 2
impact of heart disease on history clocks have played an vations.
12:30 p.m.
the patient and their family. important role in people’s
The Medical Center of Plano
Please call (972) 519-1437 for homes. You’ll be informed on
Auditorium
reservations. the best type of clocks and how
Building 3, Suite 315
Join us at our monthly H2U
to care for them as they help us MEMBERSHIP
Health Break seminar and learn Spirited Women’s Series: “keep our beat!” For reserva- INFORMATION
about the latest heart health “Don’t Miss a Beat” tions call (214) 473-7317.
Monday, Feb. 9 Your local H2U office:
research and technology. Dr. The Medical Center of Plano
Pryor will also discuss the 6:30 p.m. “Keep Your Heart Beating”
3901 West 15th Street
The Medical Center of Plano Presented by physician panel
truths and myths of chocolate, Plano, TX 75075
Auditorium Thursday, Feb. 18 (972) 519-1275
wine and what’s good for your
Building 3, Suite 315 7:00 p.m. Affiliate Director: Joy Dover
heart. For reservations call the
Keep your “ticker” and your The Medical Center of Plano
H2U office at (972) 519-1275. This newsletter is not intended to provide
“tick tock” beating as you learn Auditorium advice on personal medical matters, nor is it a
Building 3, Suite 315 substitute for consultation with a physician.