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The hidden epidemic [digital videodisc] : heart disease in America / produced, written, and directed by Elizabeth Arledge ; produced by WGBH.

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[South Burlington, Vt.?] : WGBH Boston Video, c2007.

Heart -- Diseases -- Prevention.

Heart -- Diseases -- United States.

1 videodisc (ca. 116 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

The hidden epidemic : heart disease in America. Out of nowhere -- Scary statistics -- When hearts fail slowly -- The keys to prevention -- Heart disease in women -- Cholesterol's secrets -- Inherited risk -- Within the walls -- Root causes revealed -- The challenge ahead.

Take one step for a healthy heart (Larry King segment). Why don't we pay attention? -- What women need to know -- Sex, heart attacks & stress -- The golden hour -- Heart disease & obesity -- Medication, exercise & disparities -- Doctor-patient relations.

Examines heart disease, the number one killer in America and one of the nation's greatest health challenges for both men and women. Presents personal stories that showcase the scientific advances that are transforming the field of cardiology and the effect these changes will have on people stricken with heart disease. Includes a discussion hosted by Larry King in which medical experts and physicians present strategies and practical tactics for improving heart health.

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