Heart disease Posts

Surprising signs of an unhealthy heart

Heart Care Jul 26, 2019

You may recognize some of the common warning signs of heart trouble, like chest pain, shortness of breath, lightheadedness or ...Read More

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: 3 things to know

Heart Care Jul 24, 2019

An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device placed in patients who have had a cardiac arrest or are at high ...Read More

Diet series: Mediterranean diet is the gold standard

Wellness Feb 25, 2019

Editor’s note: We’re inundated with promotions, ads and infomercials for weight loss. They tout the latest-greatest-fastest way to reach your ...Read More

Heart expert says: More research needed about marijuana’s effects

Heart Care Feb 4, 2019

Researchers may not yet know all there is to know about marijuana’s effects and related safety concerns but a Marshfield ...Read More

If you have heart problems should you sauna?

Heart Care Jan 28, 2019

Have you been curious about trying a sauna but you’re concerned about its effects on your heart, especially if you ...Read More

Kawasaki disease: What you need to know

Heart Care, Kid's Health Jan 16, 2019

Kawasaki disease is an illness that affects kids and is one of the leading causes of acquired heart disease in ...Read More

The ‘widow-maker’: One patient’s life-changing heart event

Heart Care Nov 19, 2018

Don Nystrom retired at the age of 57 and has enjoyed life immensely with his family and friends, spending time ...Read More

Aspirin and your heart: What you should know

Heart Care Jun 6, 2018

Aspirin is well-known for its pain-relieving abilities, but it also can have dramatic and life-saving effects on your heart health. ...Read More

Your arteries might be causing your leg pain

Heart Care Apr 4, 2018

When we have leg pain, we assume wear and tear on the joints or sore muscles are responsible. Most people ...Read More