CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - LiveWell

Heartburn or THE BIG PICTURE When it comes to performing complex heart procedures such as coronary catheterizations and interventions, CHRISTUS Hospital – St. Elizabeth's new catheterization lab, known as Room 2, is freshly outfitted with the most innovative technology available in Southeast Texas. Equipped with a Black Diamond video system — the same system used by Pixar animators when creating highly detailed, captivating films — this state-of-the-art angioplasty lab boasts a digital, 56-inch, eight-megapixel monitor that enables cardiologists to view patient information such as vital signs, lab work, surgical images and X-ray images, all in real time. "Having a clear image of the heart's anatomy, as well as access to important patient information during cardiac catheterizations and interventions, allows us to make a diagnosis much more quickly and with more certainty." —Timothy Colgan, MD, Cardiologist at CHRISTUS Hospital – St. Elizabeth Knowing whether your chest pain is caused by last night's dinner or by an artery blockage can be a lifesaver. Heartburn is a buildup of stomach acid in the esophagus, while a heart attack is a potentially lifethreatening condition. Both cause chest pain and discomfort. How can you distinguish between the two? LISTEN TO YOUR HEART Heartburn can cause a burning or tingling sensation in the chest that gets stronger when you lie down or bend over. Heart attacks cause tightness or squeezing in the middle of the chest rather than the sting of heartburn. The pain may also migrate to the jaw, arms or shoulders and be accompanied by dizziness or a cold sweat. These symptoms are not caused by heartburn. If you think you are having a heart attack, call 911 immediately. Treatment within an hour of an attack doubles the chances of survival. AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION The best way to avoid a heart attack is to prevent one. Start with the foods you eat. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends consuming less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day to maintain heart health. The low-sodium recipe below offers directions for a heart-healthy meal. Take a cardiac assessment at www.christushealth.org/healthriskassessments. MUSCLE TUSSLE Approximately 1% of heart muscle dies every minute the heart is not receiving oxygen during a heart attack. bean and Tomato Salad with Honey Vinaigrette For a low-sodium, heart-healthy salad, try this delicious bean and tomato combo with a sweet dressing that is a perfect side or a meal on its own. INGREDIENTS • 1 ¼ cups kidney beans, dried • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ cup red onion, minced • ¼ cup cider vinegar • 4 teaspoons honey • 1 teaspoon canola oil • ½ teaspoon ground pepper • 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced NUTRITION INFORMATION Sodium: 298mg Makes 8 servings. Carbohydrates: 26g Serving size: about 1 cup Protein: 7g Calories: 134 Fiber: 7g Total fat: 1g Cholesterol: 0mg Source: www.eatingwell.com 6 DIRECTIONS Rinse kidney beans, place in a large bowl and soak in water at room temperature overnight. Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then transfer to a large saucepan with 6 cups cold water. Bring to a simmer, then partially cover and let simmer until the beans are tender (20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on freshness of the beans). Season with ½ teaspoon salt when halfway cooked. Once tender, remove from heat and drain. Combine beans, remaining salt, onion, vinegar, honey, oil and pepper in a large bowl. Stir, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (and as long as overnight). Cook green beans in a large pot of boiling water until slightly tender (about 5 minutes). Drain, pat dry, and add to the marinated beans. Stir in tomatoes and basil.

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