Recent Posts in Heart Care

Jun 16, 2020 - In Heart Care Three RWJUH Patients Celebrate Successful Same-Day Discharge after Heart Valve Replacement Surgery

New Brunswick, NJ – In a single day, three patients underwent heart valve replacement surgery on the same morning at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick and were discharged home later in the day. All three patients suffered from aortic ...

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May 22, 2020 - In Heart Care Know the Symptoms of a Heart Attack

Call 911 immediately if you suspect you or someone you are with is having a heart attack. Do not drive yourself or someone else to he hospital. Call 911. The most common symptoms of a heart attack: The occurrence of any of these symptoms WITHOUT exertion ...

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May 22, 2020 - In Heart Care Let’s Prevent Stroke, Together

Stroke is a medical emergency and time counts. Call 911 immediately if you or someone you’re with are exhibiting symptoms, such as blurred vision, facial drooping, one-sided body weakness, problems speaking or being understood and/or a sudden and severe ...

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Apr 28, 2020 - In Heart Care Miracle in New Brunswick: Heart Transplant Recipient Goes Home

Dashawn Womack is thankful to be alive. Diagnosed with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, the Trenton resident’s heart was failing. The condition left Womack’s heart unable to pump blood properly throughout his body restricting the 34-year-old’s ability ...

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Mar 4, 2020 - In Heart Care Where in the World is WOW?

Wellness on Wheels (WOW) is a greenhouse and cooking school on wheels! It brings free demonstration and nutrition education right into local neighborhoods. WOW is custom-designed to work with schools, senior homes, houses of worship, health care providers ...

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Mar 4, 2020 - In Heart Care 15 Easy Steps to Make Your Life Heart-Healthy

The millions of Americans diagnosed with heart and cardiovascular diseases can benefit from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives. Follow a healthy diet Eating a nutritious diet is a proven way to reduce the risk for heart disease. These are the ...

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Mar 4, 2020 - In Heart Care Heart-Healthy Recipe: Walnut Crusted Salmon With Grilled Asparagus

RWJBarnabas Health recognizes Heart Month with a healthy dinner recipe! Ingredients: 1 pound salmon filet, cut into four equal portions 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ...

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Mar 4, 2020 - In Heart Care The Healing Powers of Pet Therapy

Have you ever stopped to notice your heart rate or your mood when you’re around a friendly four-legged friend? How about the many pet therapy dogs who frequent our hospitals – do you ever consider the impact they’re about to make on an anxious patient? ...

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Feb 21, 2020 - In Heart Care Affairs of the Heart

When it comes to matters of the heart in February, most people immediately start making Valentine’s Day plans. However, heart health planning should be a year-round activity. We know that the heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body via ...

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