Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2015
What can you expect after your heart surgery? Each individual patient responds to surgery differently. Recovery from each specific surgical procedure, whether a coronary artery bypass for clogged arteries or a valve repair/replacement for a narrow or leaky valve, is somewhat different as well. Despite these differences, however, some generalizations can be made. It’s normal to… Not have much appetite. …
Pan-seared Trout Plum Salsa Recipe:Serves 4 4 ripe plumbs, diced 1/2 red onion diced 2 cloves garlic minced 1/2-1 jalapeno minced (optional) 1/2 Lime- juiced 1/2 cup cilantro chopped Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in bowl and let sit at least 30 minutes. Succotash Recipe:Serves 4 1/2 red onion finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic …
Risks and Benefits of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) If you have heart disease and want help deciding what treatment is best for you, follow this link (you will need to have information about your coronary arteries and heart condition). Introduction It seemed like a breakthrough at first: Adding a drug to the tiny tube that props open a blocked artery after a …
Halibut cooked en Papillote with Julienned Vegetables This delicious dinner can be prepared for larger parties. Once the prep is done, the actual cooking happens in the oven, allowing simultaneous serving to parties of four and more (just double the portions for each additional four guests). Give it a try! Btw, Julienne stands for cutting the vegetables into long thin …
I came across this recipee (chicken au champagne) via a book-daughter recommendation (French Women Don’t Get Fat, by Mireille Guiliano). As she wrote in her introduction: “Here’s a quick dinner that never fails to please. My guests always ask for the recipe and think I’ve been cooking for hours, but it is done in little more than half an hour. And …
Rolled Lasagna with fresh ricotta and smoked mozzarella 6 whole wheat lasagna sheets 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese 2 large handfuls of spinach 1/2 red onion sliced thin 3 cloves garlic minced 2 pints sun gold cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1/2 cup chopped basil + 1 tbsp for garnish 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme 2 tbsp extra virgin …
I found this terrific article on “eating healthy”. Take a look (From: Sally Kuzemchak, R.D., Health.com): When it comes to getting healthy — and staying that way — there’s no better place to start than your plate. All of the foods here are great for you at any age, but eat the right ones at the right times, and you’ll …
Anatomy | Pericardial effusion | Pericarditis | Causes | Treatment Your pericardium is a thin double-layered sac which encloses the heart, and the large blood vessels that enter and leave the heart. The pericardium keeps the heart contained and protected within the chest cavity. Fluid within the pericardium surrounds the heart and lubricates its surface. This makes it possible for …
Ginger Butternut Squash Soup: Makes: 4 (about 1-cup) servings Prep Time: 10 Min Cook Time: 45 Min Ready In: 55 Min 2 tablespoons olive oil2/3 cup diced carrot (about 1 (8-inch) large carrot)1/2 cup diced celery (about 1 (11-inch) large stalk)2/3 cup diced onion (about 1 medium onion)3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger4 cups cubed butternut squash (about 1 …
Posted on September 16, 2009 – 4:44pm Assess Your Cardiac Risks Welcome to CardiacHealth! I am Dr. Tryzelaar, and I have created this site to enable you to make informed decisions about your own heart care. Cardiac disease, and in particular coronary artery disease (CAD), is the number one killer in America. Despite ample supply of medical information about CAD …