Tools for Heart Health (Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois)



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Heart Health

Tool Kit for Heart Health

Free Online Heart Disease Lifestyle Management Program
- Heart Health Portal
Risk Factors
- Simple questions to ask yourself (and share the answers with your doctor)
- Chart your progress as you lower your risk of heart disease
Your Ideal Weight and BMI Calculator
- Determine your ideal weight.
Heart Healthy Body Composition
- Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio to see if you are an apple or a pear.
Free Blood Pressure Screening
- Locations for free blood pressure screenings
Increasing Physical Activity
- Which physical activity is most vigorous?
Decreasing Stress
- 11 ways to lower stress.
Women and Heart Disease
- Test your knowledge of women and heart disease with our interactive quiz.
More Heart Information
- Find more health information at our Heart Center
Our Services
- For information about the many services for your heart that Rush offers, visit our Heart and Vascular Institute home page

Heart and Vascular Health Services at
Rush University Medical Center

At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, researchers and nurse specialists work in teams to address the full scope of heart problems, whether common or complex. Working in state-of-the art facilities, using some of the world¿s most sophisticated technology, these experts are on the leading edge of diagnosis, treatment and discovery. From preventive measures to heart transplantation, they are helping to revolutionize heart care.

For more information about cardiovascular services at Rush visit our Heart & Vascular Programs home page.

Looking for Other Health Information?

Visit Discover Rush’s Web Resource page to find articles on health topics and recent health news from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. You will also find many helpful links to other areas of our site.

Looking for a Doctor?

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is a leader in caring for people of all ages, from newborns through older adults.

Just phone (888) 352-RUSH or (888) 352-7874 for help finding the Rush doctor who’s right for you.



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