Overview: Heart disease is the number-one cause of death among men and women in the United States. Yet it is also preventable and often reversible. In this interview, youll hear from an expert about heart disease prevention. Part One: Heart function Atherosclerosis/Blockages Cholesterol: HDL and LDL Statin drugs Part Two: Heart disease prevention Aspirin and ACE inhibitors Beta blockers Cholesterol Diet Exercise Fatty fish with omega 3 Glucose (sugar) control High blood pressure control Inflammation C-reactive protein Guest: Dr. Michael Miller, a cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center who is head of the Center for Preventive Cardiology. Dr. Miller is also an associate professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Links: Heart Disease Prevention (Part 1) www.youtube.com Heart Disease Prevention (Part 2) www.youtube.com Center for Preventive Cardiology www.umm.edu Dr. Michael Miller www.umm.edu

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