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Pitfalls of 4th of July BBQ's for Heart Failure Patients

Pitfalls of 4th of July BBQ's for Heart Failure Patients
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The Fourth of July is a popular time for neighborhood barbecues with family and friends, where plates of ribs, hot dogs and buttery salted corn are typically served up. However, for Americans living with heart failure, data has shown an increase in HF hospitalizations in the days following the holiday. So, Dr. Michael Wilensky discusses disease management strategies and healthy lifestyle tips for staying active and eating healthy this summer.