Heart Matters

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Stephen Kopecky, MD Drastic lifestyle changes can seem daunting to patients and physicians alike. Fortunately, new research is demonstrating the importance of moderation in improving cardiovascular health. How can small tweaks to a patient's lifestyle have a substantial impact his or her heart health? Dr. Steve Kopecky, cardiologist at Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Health Clinic, specifies some of the minor changes patients can make, and the data demonstrating the cardiovascular benefits of these modifications. How can physicians help patients implement these lifestyle changes? Dr. Janet Wright hosts. Produced in Cooperation with