| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 116 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast on PBS on Feb. 14, 2007. |
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Region 1, NTSC, widescreen format; Dolby digital 2.0. |
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Special features include: 10 easy steps to a healthier heart from Reader's digest magazine; heart-healthy recipes from chef and television host Ming Tsai and from the PBS children's shows Arthur, Postcards from Buster, and Zoom; printable fact sheet about heart disease; bonus interview with Larry King about his own heart disease experiences. Some features require computer with DVD-ROM drive. |
| Contents |
The hidden epidemic : heart disease in America. Out of nowhere -- Scary statistics -- When hearts fail slowly -- The keys to prevention -- Heart disease in women -- Cholesterol's secrets -- Inherited risk -- Within the walls -- Root causes revealed -- The challenge ahead. |
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Take one step for a healthy heart (Larry King segment). Why don't we pay attention? -- What women need to know -- Sex, heart attacks & stress -- The golden hour -- Heart disease & obesity -- Medication, exercise & disparities -- Doctor-patient relations. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Erich Roland ; editor, Doug Quade ; music, Mason Daring. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Michael Murphy. |
| Summary |
Examines heart disease, the number one killer in America and one of the nation's greatest health challenges for both men and women. Presents personal stories that showcase the scientific advances that are transforming the field of cardiology and the effect these changes will have on people stricken with heart disease. Includes a discussion hosted by Larry King in which medical experts and physicians present strategies and practical tactics for improving heart health. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned; optional audio-described soundtrack for the visually impaired. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Heart Diseases -- United States.
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Health Behavior -- United States.
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Longitudinal Studies -- United States.
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Risk Factors -- United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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Documentary -- Television.
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| Subject |
Heart -- Diseases -- Prevention.
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Heart -- Diseases -- United States.
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Heart -- Diseases -- United States -- Prevention.
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| Added Author |
Arledge, Elizabeth.
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King, Larry, 1933-2021
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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WGBH Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Heart disease in America |
| Note |
Container spine title: Heart disease in America : the hidden epidemic |
| Added Title |
Take one step for a healthy heart.
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| ISBN |
1593756801 |
| Standard No. |
783421415195 |
| Music No. |
WG41519 WGBH Boston Video |
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