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Almost everyone fears diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease — for good reason. But did you know you’re more likely to die from heart disease than any other reason? More than half of adults in the United States don’t know this fact. Nevertheless, for the last 100 years, cardiovascular...
Type 2 diabetes is a preventable disease that nevertheless affects more and more adults and children around the world. The increase is due to a more sedentary lifestyle and the popularity of westernized diets that emphasize sugary and processed foods over fresh, whole foods that are filled with nutrients and...
You may have heard that every 40 seconds, someone in the United States dies from a heart attack. To put it into context, that means by the time you’ve finished brushing your teeth (for at least two minutes, ideally), three people have suffered fatal heart attacks. Although you can survive...
As part of the 57th annual American Heart Month, our Valentine to you is to help you understand how to keep your heart as healthy as possible for as long as possible. While you may have heard that obesity and excess weight can stress your heart, did you know that...
Any time your doctor orders an unfamiliar test, it’s normal to feel a little anxious. So when you hear that you need to have an echocardiogram (aka “echo”), you may wonder why your doctor thinks it’s necessary and what it might reveal about your heart health. An echocardiogram is a...
You’re well aware that heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States among adult women and men of most races and ethnicities. So when your heart starts to skip beats, flutter, or flop, naturally you’re concerned. Heart palpitations are common arrhythmias that usually don’t indicate that anything...
While there are many harmless causes of chest pain, such as indigestion or heartburn, it’s never worth the risk of " waiting and seeing.” The good news is that the chances of chest pain being heart-related are low. However, that risk increases with certain risk factors, such as age and...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Cardiac Amyloidosis is a disease that can affect the heart caused by abnormal proteins that can deposit in the heart. This can cause stiffness of the heart, affecting its ability to pump blood leading to heart rhythm problems and heart failure. There are two types of Cardiac Amyloidosis: -Hereditary (familial) amyloidosis-there is...