Abstract: . . .  angioplasty alone. To help prevent restenosis, stents used at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital are coated with a medication that helps keep blood vessels from closing again. UNDERSTANDING angioplasty Join a heart support group today. Call (732) 418-8110 for information. Stents prop open arteries in the heart w w w . r w j u h . e d u 3 Page 4 I HEALTHY recipe *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Recipe from the American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook (Random House, 1995). Reprinted with permission. Nutrition facts (per serving) Calories 306 Calories from fat 62 Percent Daily Value* Total fat 3g 5% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Sodium 114mg 5% Carbohydrate 42g 14% Protein 10g Percent of calories from fat 11 IN A NATIONAL SURVEY TO determine the 50 exceptional hos- pitals for patient care, Consumers Digest magazine has ranked Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick fifth in the nation. The survey looked at the com- plete patient care pictureevery- . . .
. . .  simple test. Blocked arteries to blame Fatty deposits can build up in the walls of your arteries and restrict the circulation of blood and oxygen. When it occurs in arteries leading to your heart , its called coronary artery disease. When it occurs in the arteries that lead to your lower body, its PAD. Besides pain or fatigue, other symptoms of PAD include coldness, numbness or tingling, and loss of color in the feet or legs. Left untreated, PAD can lead to gangrene or amputation. People with PAD are also likely to have blocked arteries elsewhere, raising the risk for heart attack and stroke. Diagnosis and treatment A simple check of the blood flow to your lower limbs can help your doctor find out if you have PAD. Called an ankle-brachial index, it compares the blood pressure in your legs to that in your arms. In most cases, PAD can be treated with changes in lifestyle, such as: Quitting smoking. Controlling diabetes. Controlling high blood pressure. Beginning an exercise program. Eating a low-fat diet. You may also need drugs to fight clots and to lower cholesterol. Sources: American . . .
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