February 02, 2019

American Heart Month 2019

Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, will discuss heart disease and the cholesterol lowering medications known as statins. Also on the program, Dr. Margaret Long, a Mayo Clinic gynecologist, will explain birth control options, including a mobile medical app that's been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a form of birth control. And Dr. Tobias Kohler, a Mayo Clinic urologist, will share a warning: Beware of bogus treatments for erectile dysfunction.

Episode Segments:

Mayo Clinic Radio: American Heart Month According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America, causing 1 in every 4 deaths each year. Heart disease includes a wide range of conditions that affect your heart, including blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems; and problems with the heart valves or heart muscle itself. Heart disease can be improved — or prevented — by making certain lifestyle changes, including quitting smoking, controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol, and staying at a healthy weight and getting regular exercise. In an ongoing effort to raise awareness and promote prevention of heart disease, each February is recognized as American Heart Month.
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