Fresh Focus “Heart to Home” episodes: #61-63
In each episode of this six-episode Heart to Home series on the Fresh Focus podcast, VA dietitians are dishing out heart health tips from hospital discharge to home.
Early VA research uncovered knowledge vital to transplanting a pig’s heart into a human being
VA-funded research starting in the 1990s helped uncover knowledge that proved to be key—along with findings by many other groups—to establishing the technique of transplanting a pig’s heart into a person. The researcher leading this work at VA was Dr. Richard Pierson, a specialist in thoracic and cardiac surgery who is now with Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University.
Christopher Carver, Purple Heart Veteran, VA hospital’s Employee of the Year
Christopher Carver is an IED survivor and Purple Heart recipient. His experiences have helped earn him Spokane's Employee of the Year honors.
Los Angeles VA cardiologists never miss a heart beat
A telehealth program from Los Angeles VA lets Veterans with cardiac arrhythmias connect with their doctors and share heart readings virtually.
Navy Veteran heart happy after special procedure
Navy Veteran Walter Meekins recently reunited with his Houston VA cardiologists one year after undergoing a life-saving heart procedure.
New heart failure treatment improves Veteran quality of life
Michael Clayton, an Army and Navy Veteran, was the first VA patient in the country to receive an innovative new heart procedure.
Health application aims to transform Veteran heart health
VA and Evidation encourage Veteran enrollment in a free, app-based program that helps educate Veterans about their heart health.
Yogurt is good for your heart, VA study finds
Flavored or Greek, yogurt of all kinds might hold answers to better heart health, according to a study on nearly 200K Veterans.
Have your snacks and protect your heart
Snacks are a bridge between meals to help keep us full and energized. They also help increase our consumption of the important food groups.
Live Whole Health #110: Chair Yoga for heart health
Heart Health Awareness Month falls in February and is a great time to learn more about heart health. VA and the American Heart Association (AHA) want you to be aware of five important heart health numbers because they help providers determine your risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
Live Whole Health #109: Setting an intention from the heart
Perhaps your New Year’s resolutions have been forgotten, but it’s never too late to set an intention. And you can do this every day!
Have a conversation about your risk factors for heart disease
Have a conversation with your provider about your risk factors for heart disease, especially if you are coping with stress, PTSD, or trauma.
