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Monday, July 11, 2011  When someone is having a heart attack, every second counts.  That's why doctor's say if you're having chest pain call 911 immediately.  In this month's Matters of the Heart, we meet one woman who knows the importance of this first hand.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  During June's Matters of the Heart we meet a Traverse City woman who simply listened to her body when she felt something was wrong.  Betty Herkner-Hardy says she ultimately had surgery for leaking heart valves and now she has more energy than ever.

Monday, May 23, 2011  In this week's Matters of the Heart we meet one woman who not only has a heart condition but also suffers from diabetes.  The connection between the two diseases is the subject of this week's Matters of the Heart.

Monday, May 09, 2011  In this week's Matters of the Heart we learn about Peripheral Arterial Disease.  It's a condition in which the arteries of the legs become blocked with plaque.  When this happens, blood flow is reduced to the legs and can cause pain when a person walks

Monday, April 11, 2011  In this month's Matters of the Heart we learn about a non-invasive treatment for people who suffer from angina.  Angina is caused by blockages in the coronary arteries that decrease the heart muscle and causes discomfort.

Monday, March 14, 2011  In this month's Matters of the Heart we meet Angela Stieg from Osceola County who suffers from diabetes and coronary heart disease.  Dr. Jill Vollbrecht an endocrinologist from Munson Medical Center says the connection between the diseases are more common than you might think.

Monday, February 28, 2011  In this week's Matters of the Heart we meet registered dietician chef, Laura McCain from Munson Medical Center.  Chef McCain says a healthy diet is the key to heart health and it's a great way to stay healthy overall.

Monday, February 21, 2011  For Olga and Larry Kingery it's been 60 years of marriage full of support and devotion.  During this time they've also battled the number one killer of men and women.  They say having heart disease is just part of their journey together and they're committed to fighting the disease.

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Monday, February 07, 2011  A heart attack can happen anywhere, anytime.  You need to act fast in order to save someone's life.  That's where a computerized medical device called an automatic external defibrillator or AED comes into play.

Monday, January 10, 2011  Sleep apnea happens when a person's breathing passage remains open during sleep, but the person stops making efforts to breathe.  So, the person starts to gasp for air or snore.

Monday, December 13, 2010  In this month's Matters of the Heart, 7&4's Melissa Smith and photo-journalist Bob Rhodes show how the Zonta Club of Traverse City is stepping up to raise awareness for heart disease.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  When someone is having a heart attack, every second counts.  That's why doctor's say if you're having chest pain call 911 immediately.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  It might seem like common sense, but regular exercise is one way to prevent heart disease. One woman is trying to spread a healthy message and trying to get Northern Michigan moving.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Munson Medical Center in Traverse City is taking part in a nationwide research program that helps pinpoint who's prone to heart disease.  In this month's Matters of the Heart, 7&4's Melissa Smith and photo-journalist Bob Rhodes introduce us to one woman who is part of the study.  She's taking part in hopes of shedding light on the number one killer of both women and men.