Works Cited

CVD Literature Review: Works Cited

1.Cardiologist James O’Keefe explains the importance of exercise in moderation, comparing extreme exercise to dosages of vitamins: exceeding the recommended dosage can have harmful—if not fatal—consequences. Instead, Dr. O’Keefe emphasizes moderate exercise. O'Keefe, James. "Run for Your Life! At a Comfortable Pace, and Not Too Far: James O'Keefe at TEDxUMKC." YouTube. TED, 27 Nov. 2012. Web. 30 Sept. 2013.


2.Esselstyn, Caldwell. "TEDxCambridge - Caldwell Esselstyn on Making Heart Attacks History." YouTube. TED, 09 Jan. 2012. Web. 30 Sept. 2013.


3. An engineer created a new aorta replacement using his knowledge of pipe replacement. His new model does not required anticoagulants, which otherwise must be taken frequently for the rest of your life and even shorten your lifespan. Golesworthy, Tal. "Tal Golesworthy: How I Repaired My Own Heart." YouTube. TED, 12 Apr. 2012. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

4.General summary of what cardiovascular disease is. "What Is Cardiovascular Disease (Heart Disease)?" What Is Cardiovascular Disease (Heart Disease)? American Heart Association, 28 Dec. 2011. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

5."Heart Disease Facts." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28 Aug. 2013. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.



6.Breakdown of deaths in the United States , be it disease, accidents, suicide.
Kochanek KD, Xu JQ, Murphy SL, Miniño AM, Kung HC. 
Deaths: final data for 2009.  [PDF-2M] National vital statistics reports. 2011;60(3).

7. "Cardiovascular Disease." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

8. "Congenital Heart Disease: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 5 Dec. 2011. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

9. Differentiates between heart defects and heart conditions, particularly of congenital heart conditions. "About Congenital Heart Defects." About Congenital Heart Defects. American Heart Association, 24 Jan. 2011. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

10. Description of the most common types of heart diseases or conditions, both congenital and "Different Heart Diseases." World Heart Federation. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Oct. 2013.
11."Coronary Heart Disease (pathology)." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

12. “Angina Pectoris.” Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

13. A number of issues surrounding women and cardiovascular disease, including: how treatment of women post-operation has a higher mortality rate than men, a higher disposition for diabetes, and predispositions for CVD in ethnic women. Mosca, Lori, Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, and Nanetter Cas Winger. "Sex/Gender Differences in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention." Sex/Gender Differences in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. American Heart Association, n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

14. Life expectancies in California between different ethnic groups. "We're In!" OMH Content. State of California, 2008. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

15. How the meat and oil-heavy western diet essentially guarantees cardiovascular disease, and the problems trying to adapt the modern healthcare system. Esselstyn, Caldwell. " Abolishing Heart Disease |  T. Colin Campbell Foundation."  Abolishing Heart Disease |  T. Colin Campbell Foundation. T Collin Campbell Foundation, 2008. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

16. Description of heart attack symptoms. "Heart Attack Podcast Transcript." Heart Attack Podcast Transcript. Department of Health and Human Services, n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

17. The relationship between heart attacks, protein, and circadian rhythms in mice and the implications for humans. Mandal, Ananya. "Circadian Rhythm Can Influence a Heart Attack." Circadian Rhythm Can Influence a Heart Attack. New Medical, 23 Feb. 2012. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

18. News article documenting the improved survival rate of first-time heart attack sufferers. "Dramatic Rise in Heart Attack Survival Rate." The Independent. Independent Digital News and Media, 7 May 2013. Web. 01 Oct. 2013.

19. A nutritionist’s belief about using food as medicine holistically, not just for nutrition. She talks about the cultural, emotional, and even spiritual underpinnings of food, and how to repurpose these potentially harmful feelings into positive ones.  Orechio, Christa. "Food as Medicine: Christa Orechio at TEDxVillageGate." YouTube. YouTube, 09 Jan. 2013. Web. 02 Oct. 2013.

20.  A physician and researcher’s beliefs and findings of the benefits of an animal product-free diet. Dr. Barnard also discusses how human physiology seems maladapted for the amount of meat in our diets.
Barnard, Neal. "Tackling Diabetes with a Bold New Dietary Approach: Neal Barnard at TEDxFremont." YouTube. TED, 04 Dec. 2012. Web. 02 Oct. 2013.

21. An assessment of the fitness of Americans. This article observed the still-present disconnect between the incredibly low threshold set by the Surgeon General and the still-unhealthy fitness habits(or lack thereof) of Americans.
 Myers, Johnathan. "Exercise and Cardiovascular Health." Exercise and Cardiovascular Health. American Heart Association, n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2013.

22. Review of potential benefits and drawbacks of bypass surgery, both short-term and long. Rihal, Charanjit, Dominic L. Raco, Bernard J. Gersh, and Salim Yusuf. "Indications for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Chronic Stable Angina." Indications for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Chronic Stable Angina. American Heart Association, n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2013.


23. “The normal level for blood pressure is below 120/80, where 120 represents the systolic measurement (peak pressure in the arteries) and 80 represents the diastolic measurement (minimum pressure in the arteries). Blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called prehypertension (to denote increased risk of hypertension), and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered hypertension.” 

Nordqvist, Christian. "What Is Hypertension? What Causes Hypertension?" Medical News Today. MediLexicon International, 16 Sept. 2013. Web. 21 Nov. 2013.

24.
http://www.businessinsider.com/an-8-year-old-girl-has-become-chinas-youngest-lung-cancer-patient-2013-11

25. Explanation of trans fats, hydrogenization process.
Clinic-Feature, Denise MannWebMD Weight Loss. "Trans Fats: The Science and the Risks."WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 24 Nov. 2013.

26. Overview of modern-day hypertension in the US for dummies. Simon, Harvey. "High Blood Pressure." New York Times. New York Times, 22 May 2012. Web. 24 Nov. 2013.

27. Adolescent hypertension in the last decade, and what it means.
Haskins, Julia. "Children's High Blood Pressure Up 30 Percent, Kids of Color at Higher Risk."Healthlines RSS News. Healthline Networks, 17 July 2013. Web. 24 Nov. 2013

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