Know the Signs of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation, also called AFib, is a form of irregular heartbeat. It occurs when the two upper chambers of your heart try to beat at different speeds and rates. Overtime, these irregular beats can cause blood clots or weakness that can eventually lead to stroke or heart failure. While that may sound frightening, there are […]
The Many Causes of Chest Pain
Have you ever experienced chest pain? If you haven’t, odds are that you know someone who has, perhaps even recently. According to the government’s National Center for Biotechnology Information, chest pain has been the second-leading cause of emergency room visits in the United States in recent years, at over 8 million per year. Worldwide, chest pain […]
Recovering From a Heart Attack: Dos and Don’ts
A heart attack is a life-changing event that affects the person who has it, as well as everyone around them, including family and friends. If you’re like most heart attack survivors, you want to do everything you can to prevent having another. Your first step is to recover, and then learn how to keep yourself […]
How Stress Affects Your Heart
Whether from an unexpected bill or a tight deadline at work, stress seems to be a fact of life. While you may not be able to escape life’s many stresses, the amount of stress you endure and how you react to it can affect your health, and more specifically your heart health. Because heart disease […]
What Every Woman Should Know About Heart Disease
The most important thing women should know about heart disease is that it’s the No. 1 killer of women in the United States. Once thought to be primarily a male disease, heart disease doesn’t discriminate. It kills women and men equally. One in three female deaths is due to heart disease and stroke, which is […]
Experiencing Lightheadness or Dizziness? You could have Carotid Artery Disease
If you’re experiencing unexplained dizziness or lightheadedness, it may be time to see a doctor. These symptoms can have a range of causes, but some of them are serious and can even be life-threatening, like carotid artery disease. To find out if your symptoms are related to carotid artery disease, schedule an appointment with us […]
How Diabetes Increases Your Risk for A Heart Attack and What You Can Do About It
Many people know the risk factors for a heart attack include everything from high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels to smoking, being overweight, and being under too much stress. What some may not realize, however, is that simply having diabetes can also increase your chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke. In fact, […]
