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 - Heart Health Education, Tips, & Prevention
American Heart Month is the perfect opportunity to learn how to care for our hearts and to take advantage of heart and vascular screenings.
New American Heart Association guidelines redefine high blood pressure and recommend changes to lower risk for serious problems. Here’s what that means for you.
Early detection of heart and vascular conditions can make treatment easier. The Christ Hospital offers quick and easy $75 screenings for multiple heart and vascular conditions.
Q102’s Jennifer Fritsch met with Ankit Bhatia, MD, from The Christ Hospital Health Network to learn more about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or HCM - a common inherited heart condition affecting round 1 in 300 people.
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.
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.
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.
Featured Articles - Women's Heart Health
Women face unique risks and symptoms when it comes to heart disease – some of which make women especially vulnerable even at a young age. Here is what women need to know about their heart health and how they can decrease their risk.
Common symptoms of heart attack and heart disease are well known. But women can experience unique symptoms and have unique risk factors, as well. Dr. Shree Lata Radhakrishnan tells you what you should know, along with other unique heart health topics for women.
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.
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.
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.
Featured Articles - Patient Stories
After prolonged pain following knee repair, standout soccer player Elise Haller finally found answers, and relief, from a third opinion and expert vascular surgery.
Women experience a lot of stress. But don’t accept that symptoms like chest pain are always due to that stress. Q102’s Fritsch spoke with a leading women’s heart expert and her patient about the importance being heard and getting a second opinion.
For patients like Sarah who are diagnosed with the inherited heart disease HCM, having local access to advanced, specialized care from leading experts can improve their quality of life and greatly reduce the risk of heart failure or other conditions.
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 Bhatia 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.
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.
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.
Heart in the News
Healthcare providers emphasize the importance of clinical trials in advancing heart care, particularly for women.
A new device called Barostim is helping heart failure patients at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati live more normal lives without major surgery, as experienced by local grandfather Eric Townsend.
A local soccer player has returned to the field two years after undergoing rare bypass surgery to repair a blocked popliteal artery, which had shut down following complications from her 2020 ACL surgery, causing years of excruciating leg pain.
The Christ Hospital Health Network, in partnership with Margaret Mary Health and Rotary Club and additional community partners, will deliver 74 Automatic External Defibrillators to law enforcement agencies in Ripley and Franklin counties in Indiana.
The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute has been named by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care, and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention.
A study has shown that the use of AI to analyze electrocardiograms can improve detection of severe heart attacks, including those presented with unconventional symptoms or atypical ECG patterns.
Tim Schuckman puts his physical fitness to the test every day at 'Black Sheep Performance.” Judging by his workouts, you'd never know what he's pushed through to get here, including an extensive stay in the cardiovascular ICU.
Establishing healthy morning routines can significantly impact blood pressure and overall well-being, according to experts, and your sleep routine is crucial.
If you’re thinking about sitting around the house for a few days, maybe consider doing something active. Dr. Greg Egnaczyk explains some of the risk factors to heart disease - a major leading killer of individuals in the U.S. and around the world.
The Christ Hospital is introducing a mobile heart unit that offers low-cost screenings to help individuals assess their risk for heart attack or stroke. The initiative aims to provide accessible heart and vascular screenings at various locations.
Featured Events
American Heart Association Heart Mini-Marathon & Walk
Sunday, March 15 | 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, May 1| 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.
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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?
Finding heart problems early can add years to your life and help you enjoy better health. Unfortunately, most insurance plans may not cover cardiovascular screening tests without symptoms. That’s why The Christ Hospital offers an affordable heart and vascular screening for prevention and early detection. It costs only $75. It’s non-invasive (no instruments will be inserted in your body), pain-free and takes just 20 minutes.
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.