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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...