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healthy recipes

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Mercy’s heart health experts are here for you.First, we’ll talk to you about your heart healthnumbers: cholesterol, blood pressure, body massindex, blood sugar, weight and others. Second,we'll teach you how to take better care of your-self to improve your numbers dramatically.

February is American Heart Month. So put up your dukes and focus on you!

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Gene Gulliver, MD, PhDInterventional cardiologistMercy Regional Heart and Vascular Center

Paul Volkert, MDInterventional cardiologistMercy Regional Heart and Vascular Center

Lubin Kan, MDDiagnostic cardiologistMercy Regional Heartand Vascular Center

Christopher Ostromecki, MDCardiologist

Mercy Harvard HospitalMercy Walworth Hospital

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Thomas Teelin, MDCardiologist and electrophysiologist

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Sandor Goldstein, MDCardiothoracic surgeonMercy Regional Heart and Vascular Center

Irina Goncharova, MDVascular surgeon

Mercy Regional Heartand Vascular Center

Kenneth Wolnak, DOCardiothoracic surgeonMercy Regional Heart and Vascular Center

Douglas Bryan, MDVascular surgeon

Mercy Harvard Hospital

Sanford Carimi, MDLipid specialist and internist

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The Mercy Regional Heart and Vascular Center is a rarity in the medical world: offering big-city heart carewhile maintaining a small-town sense of community. Besides standard diagnostic tests, minimally invasive procedures and complex cardiothoracic surgeries, Mercy also offers patients a caring staff of board certifiedcardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, cardiologists and top-notch nurses and technicians. And after all thehigh-tech tests, procedures and surgeries are done, it continues to help each patient heal and adjust to ahealthy new way of living through our numerous rehabilitation programs. They do this because they knowheart care involves more than just medicine–it involves people who want to see you recover and enjoy life toits fullest.

services include:vascular servicessurgical proceduresechocardiographycardiac stress testingelectrophysiologyminimally invasive procedures

Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center’s cardiac catheterization laboratory received an upgrade of services and technology in spring 2010. Part of that upgrade was the installation of a new state-of-the-art x-ray lab from Philips.Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center is the first in the Midwest to use the Allura Xper FD20 X-ray system. This fullydigital system enables physicians to view detailed images of the heart’s coronary structure, which makes for fasterand more accurate detection and treatment of heart disease.

The system exposes the patient to less radiation, better patient access during the exam due to the system’s compact design and outstanding image quality.

Mercy’s second catheterization lab is receiving an upgrade in June 2011.For more information, call (608) 756-4761.

All-new advanced cardiac imaging laboratory

Every day, dozens ofheart patients are seen at the Mercy RegionalHeart and Vascular Center’s newest cardiac catheterization laboratory.

What we are doing in the community…

education

To register for classes click here.

Stroke survivors support groupJoin others and their caregivers who are learning to deal with common impairments and liveindependently. To find the meeting time, call (608) 756-6845.

Blood pressure screeningsMarch 2, 8-10 amApril 20, 8-10 amBoston Store, Janesville Mall

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 am-5 pmWednesdays; 8 am-noonMercy Brodhead Medical Center

Monday-Friday; 8-11:30 am and 1-4:30 pmMercy Clinic South

Monday-Thursday; 8:15 am-5:15 pmAnd Friday, 8 am-noonMercy Evansville Medical Center

Monday-Friday; 8 am-5 pmMercy Milton Medical Center

Heart Roundtable Discussion“What is electrophysiology?”February 22, noonMercy Center, Mercy Hospital and Trauma CenterPresenter: Thomas Teelin, MDCall (608) 756-6100 to register.

Total cholesterol screeningsFebruary 28Mercy Barrington Medical CenterWith Dr. Farrag; Fasting preferredTo make an appointment, call (847) 381-3000.

Full lipid panel screeningFebruary 228:30-11:30 amMercy Delavan Medical CenterTo make an appointment, call (262) 728-4301

Healthy Image Weight ProgramFree informational seminar on nutrition, exercise and lifestyle assessment and education.February 24; 8:30-9:30 amMercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center To register, please call (608) 884-9431.

Heart Health Day with United Way of Walworth CountyFree screenings and health talksFebruary 24, 5-8 pmMercy Delavan Medical Center

Triple A screenings and diseasehear t

How is it found?An ultrasound or CT “x-ray” of the abdomen is often used tolook for AAA. A doctor may also feel your abdomen andcheck your legs.

How is AAA treated?If the aneurysm is bleeding, emergency surgery is called for. If it is found before it bursts, your doctor will need toknow how big it is before deciding on a treatment.

How can I prevent AAA?To reduce your risk, talk to your doctor about improving your diet, stress levels and cholesterol. If you smoke, quit. A simple, painless ultrasound screening can detect developing AAAs and might even save your life.

Cost for the screening is $75 including a scan of the corotid arteries. To schedule a screening, call (608) 756-6400.

Approximately 15,000 Americans die each year from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). It is estimated that 2.7 million Americans over age 60 have abdominal aortic aneurysms. AAA can happen to unknown what causes AAA. However, risk factors include a family history of AAA, age and gender (men over 60), smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity.

Like many health problems, aneurysms

develop slowly over the years, often without

symptoms. If it expands quickly or bursts,

symptoms can include:

• Sudden and severe pain in

the abdomen or back

• Clamminess

• Nausea and vomiting

• Rapid heart rate

Mercy offers discounted risk assessmentshear t

D I SCOUNTS ONLY AVA I LAB L E IN F EBRUARY !

Comprehensive heart risk assessment, nutritionand exercise consultation - $130 (regularly $150)• Comprehensive heart risk assessment • Private 30-minute consultation with a registered

dietitian for various nutrition-related concerns such as weight control, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides andgood nutrition principles.

• Private 30-minute consultation with an exercise specialist or exercise physiologist for exercise guidelines and a personalized exercise plan.

Comprehensive heart risk assessment andexercise consultation - $90 (regularly $105)• Comprehensive heart risk assessment • Private 30-minute consultation with an exercise

specialist or exercise physiologist for exerciseguidelines and a personalized exercise plan.

Comprehensive heart risk assessment and nutrition consultation - $90 (regularly $105)• Comprehensive heart risk assessment • Private 30-minute consultation with a registered

dietitian for various nutrition-related concerns such as weight control, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides andgood nutrition principles.

Comprehensive heart risk assessment - $50 (regularly $60)• Lipid profile (includes total cholesterol,

HDL, triglycerides and glucose) • Cardiac risk profile • 50-minute consultation with an exercise

physiologist • 12-lead electrocardiogram • Blood pressure and heart rate • Body mass index (BMI) • Physician referral as needed • Follow-up phone calls To schedule an appointment,

call Mercy HealthLine at

(608) 756-6100.

No physician referral is required.

golden rules to protect your kidneys and save your heart

Keep fit and activeThis helps to reduce blood pressure and weight.

Keep good control of blood sugar levels, blood lipid levels and anemiaDiabetes is the leading cause of kidney damage.

Monitor blood pressure and reduce it if necessaryHigh blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney damage.

Eat healthy and keep weight in checkThis helps to prevent diabetes, heart disease and otherdiseases associated with chronic kidney disease. Reduce dietary intake of salt/sodium.

Do not smoke! Don’t start and if you do smoke, try to QUIT.

Do not take over-the-counter pills on a regular basisRegular use of common drugs such, as non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen is known tocause kidney damage.

Check your kidney function if you have one or more risk factors for developing kidney disease:

• Diabetes• High blood pressure• Obesity• Family history of kidney disease• Ethnicity: African, African American, Asian,

Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Native American or of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander descent

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disease and depression: a common combinationhear tSome common signs of depression are:

• Constantly feeling sad or empty

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed

• Weight gain or weight loss that is not due to dieting

• Slowed movement or feeling restless

• Too much or too little sleep

• Loss of energy or fatigue

• Feeling worthless or guilty much of the time

• Unable to concentrate, remember things or make decisions

• Constant thoughts of death or suicide

Depressed people are more likelyto develop heart disease, andpeople with heart disease are more likely to become depressed.In fact, of the thousands of peoplewho survive a heart attack, aboutone in three experience major depression. And, unfortunately, the risk of repeat heart attacks and constant illness is twice ashigh in people with heart diseaseand depression.

To learn more about symptoms of andtreatments for depression, talk to your doctor, or request a “Depression and Heart Disease” brochure by calling

(608) 741-2411.

Combine lemon zest and half lemon juice in a dish. Add shrimp and marinate for 10 minutes. Chop red peppers and set aside.

Boil large pot of water. Add angel hair pasta and peas and cook accordingto package directions. When finished, add to a large serving bowl.

Preheat broiler and spray pan with nonstick cooking spray. Broil the marinated shrimp three minutes on the first side and two minutes on theother side. Remove from heat.

Add shrimp and roasted peppers to the pasta and peas in the serving bowl and pour remaining lemon juice over the top. Toss together.

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Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta

Juice of one lemon, divided

Lemon zest

1 tsp dried oregano

20 medium shrimp, tails on

½ jar roasted red peppers

8 ounces angel hair pasta

1 cup peas

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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray two 9-inch round cake panswith cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, water, pears and eggwhites. Using an electric mixer, beat according to the package directions. Pour the batter into the cake pans, smoothing the tops.

Bake for 22 minutes, or until a cake tester or wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the pans to coolingracks. Let cool for 10 minutes. Turn the cake onto the racks and letcool completely, about 1 hour.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, confectioners’sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and food coloring. Fold in 1 cupwhipped topping until completely blended. Cover and refrigerateuntil needed. Refrigerate the remaining 2 cups whipped topping separately.

Place one cake layer on a large plate. Top with the yogurt mixture,then with the remaining cake layer. Spread the remaining 2 cupswhipped topping over the side and top of the cake. Sprinkle the topwith the coconut. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cooking spray

1 18.5-ounce package white cake mix

1 1⁄4 cups water

1 6-ounce jar baby food pureed pears

Whites of 3 large eggs

½ cup fat-free plain yogurt1⁄4 cup unsifted confectioners’ sugar

2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon zest

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 or 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

1 cup frozen fat-free whipped topping,

thawed in refrigerator, divided

3 to 4 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut

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Cook’s tip: It is important to thaw the whipped topping in the refrigerator, not at room temperature, so the filling and the frosting won’t be runny.