Abstract: . . .  heart /other/ktb_recipebk/ Smoking Cessation: For information from the National Cancer Institute on quitting smoking, call 1800QUITNOW (18007848669) or go to www.smokefree.gov/ For still more information on heart health, see MedlinePlus: http://medlineplus.gov/ After taking a careful medical history and doing a physical examination, your doctor may give you one or more of the following tests: Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) makes a graph of the heart s electrical activity as it beats. This test can show abnormal heartbeats, heart muscle damage, blood flow problems in the arteries, and heart enlargement. Stress test (or treadmill test or exercise ECG) records . . .
. . .  TTY: 2406293255 Fax: 3015928563 Also, check out these heart health Web sites and Web pages: NHLBI Web site: www.nhlbi.nih.gov Diseases and Conditions AZ Index: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/index.html The Heart Truth: A National Awareness Campaign for Women About Heart Disease : www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/index.html Live Healthier, Live Longer (on lowering elevated blood cholesterol): www.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need To Know: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/ heart /chol/hbc_what.htm Aim for a Healthy Weight: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/ heart /obesity/lose_wt/index.htm . . .
. . .  people survive heart attacks or heart sur- gery and resume active, normal lives. The time it takes to recover from a heart attack or heart procedure will depend on many factors, including successful participa- tion in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Cardiac rehabilitation programs include exercise training, education on heart healthy living, and counseling to reduce stress and help you return to an active life. Almost everyone with heart disease can benefit from some kind of cardiac rehabilitation. Women are helped by cardiac rehabilitation as much as men are. If your doctor does not talk to you about cardiac rehabilitation programs, speak up and find out about programs . . .
. . .  family, friends, and coworkers know the warning signs and what to do if you should have a heart attack. Write down medications you take, any medicines you are allergic to, and phone numbers for your doctor and a person to contact in an emergency. Give this information to family members and keep a copy at home and at work. Recovering Well: The Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation Millions of people survive heart attacks or heart sur- gery and resume active, normal lives. The time it takes to recover from a heart attack or heart procedure will depend on many factors, including successful participa- tion in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Cardiac rehabilitation . . .
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