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Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian

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Dietitian
posted 10/13/2009, comments (0)

Heart Disease and Overweight: What’s the Connection?

Do you need to lose a few pounds?   Let’s be truthful, if you have too much fat on your body, especially around your waist area, you’re at a much higher risk for health problems. That’s a scary thought!   This is why maintaining a healthy weight is so vitally important.   Thankfully though, some of the... Read moreChevron
cathe
posted 10/05/2009, comments (0)

Lost a son to VSD

Hi.  My name is Cathe and I am 34 years old and have 2 living children and one who passed away when he was 3 months old on Memorial Day, May 26, 2008, due to Ventricular Septal Defect.  I have been looking for support groups since I came back to reality.  If anyone can help me with some information,  I would appreciate it... Read moreChevron
Melissa
posted 10/04/2009, comments (0)

Im 27 years old and just found out I have mild congestive heart failure. They dont know why.

Just found out I have mild congestive heart failure. I still dont believe it Im only 27 years old. The cardiologist was very rude to me and stated I was overweight at 189lbs. I dont want to take the meds they perscribe.
JessicaMarsh

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posted 10/01/2009, comments (0)

Research Papers

Hi! I'm Jessica and I'm working as a heart surgeon student and I'm very interested in some heart article about heart and for the new innovation about heart surgery. Right now we are conducting a research papers about some advanced technology in new heart surgical procedures and equipments.
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Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian

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Dietitian
posted 09/30/2009, comments (0)

Your 15 Point Checklist to Better Health

Diabetes is much more prevalent in African-Americans than other groups of people, and unfortunately if you already have diabetes you are also much more likely to develop heart disease, heart attack, or stroke.   Over the last number of weeks we’ve been looking at why this is the case, and this week I want us to think about how you... Read moreChevron
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