Did you know that over 100 million Americans are affected by abnormal cholesterol, and 12 million are on medication for it? That’s millions of people having unnecessary side effects. If you have abnormal cholesterol, just a few simple lifestyle modifications will help minimize your medications, or eliminate them. We can work with you and your healthcare provider to make conquering cholesterol a reality for you. This is a great place to start. Bookmark this site and check back often for helpful updates and advice for ways you can make lasting changes to your health and wellness.
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Cholesterol Awareness by Dr. Manohar of Heart and Wellness Institute
Thursday, October 28th, 2010Women’s Heart Disease Can Have Atypical Symptoms – What to look for by Dr. Prerana Manohar
Thursday, October 28th, 2010Heart disease is the number one disease that affects us as women. In fact, it’s our number one killer. One out of two of us will die of heart disease. This means it could be you, your mom, your sister, or your best friend. Don’t let this be you or your loved ones. Heart disease is preventable, if you know what to look for. You may have typical symptoms of chest pain, neck pain, jaw discomfort, or arm pain, but many times women have atypical symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, or hot flashes. So if you have symptoms you cannot explain, talk to your healthcare provider and get an evaluation for heart disease. It could save your life.
Symptoms of Heart Disease Video by Dr. Manohar
Thursday, October 28th, 2010Heart disease is the number one killer of us as Americans, but it doesn’t have to be. Heart disease is preventable. If you know what to look for, that’s the key. If you have symptoms of chest pain, neck pain, and jaw discomfort, these are signs of heart disease. Or if you have nausea, vomiting, heartburn, back discomfort, or other symptoms you cannot explain, contact your healthcare provider. These may be signs of heart disease. At the Heart + Wellness Institute, we can work with you and your healthcare provider to stop this number one killer.
Dr. Manohar and the Heart and Wellness Institute
Monday, January 4th, 2010Introduction of the Institute and its Leading Cardiologist
Hello, my name is Dr. Prerana Manohar, leading cardiologist and medical director of Heart and Wellness Institute, Grand Rapids. I would like to take a moment to introduce myself and the Heart and Wellness Institute. While we hope to use this blog to provide valuable information regarding heart health, we also hope it will be a valuable communication tool.
As a board certified cardiologist in Grand Rapids, I care about the heart health of my community.  At the Heart and Wellness Institute, we believe that education and prevention are key to reducing the incidence of heart disease and work diligently to get the word out. I have had the privilege of being the Medical Chair for the American Heart Association Go Red For Women event in Grand Rapids, as well as being a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association at various other events. It has been my privilege to direct many conferences on the subject of women and heart disease which have been attended by medical personnel from multiple states.
The Heart and Wellness Institute is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular illnesses in both men and women, with an emphasis on prevention. From our state-of-the-art facilities to our personal care, we want each patient to know their care is created specifically for each one of them. Whether you are looking for the specialized care of a heart doctor or for someone to assist in a plan for prevention, we want to be the Grand Rapids cardiologist you think of first when looking for care.