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BE FAST: Stroke warning signs
Time is everything when someone you love is having a stroke, which is why it…
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Valvular heart disease on the rise
As Americans continue to live longer so does the risk of developing valvular heart disease…
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Broken heart syndrome: You can die of a broken heart
While broken heart syndrome symptoms often mirror that of a heart attack, its causes are…
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PTSD after heart attacks and other mental health concerns
An article on the New York Times wellness blog said heart attacks may have dramatic…
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Heart stress tests: What do they show?
If you’re simply feeling stressed, that’s not a reason for a stress test. But if…
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Ins and outs of coronary angioplasty: 5 things to know
Before 1977, if you had a blocked artery in your heart, you probably required bypass…
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What is cardiopulmonary rehabilitation?
Cardiopulmonary rehab is the combined term for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitations. Both are education and…
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Endocarditis: Rare and deadly
Getting an infection in any part of your body can be dangerous. Finding out it’s…
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Think small: Tiny arteries have a huge impact on heart health
It is common in the world of cardiology, when artery health is discussed, to focus…