The heart is an amazingly complex organ, and it operates thanks to natural electrical pulses that cause a contraction of the muscle itself. In a state of normal operation these pulses are precisely timed, leading to a regular heartbeat. However, [...]
If you suspect that you may have a heart arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation, or if you’ve recently been diagnosed with AFib, you are likely wondering what your next steps should be to ensure the health and longevity of your [...]
February is American Heart Month, and the Centers for Disease Control want to encourage everyone to pay extra attention to their heart and seek treatment as soon as possible if necessary in an effort to prevent heart attacks and other [...]
Being proactive is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that your heart remains healthy throughout your life. Once heart conditions develop, your risk of a heart attack or stroke increases significantly. Thankfully, you can get [...]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a condition where the heart stops beating unexpectedly and suddenly, which interrupts the flow of blood to the brain and other vital organs. Most people who suffer from SCA will die from it within a [...]
One of the most common postoperative problems many patients face after undergoing major surgery is atrial fibrillation. In fact, research indicates post-op Afib occurs in as many as 65 percent of cardiac surgery patients, causing more post-surgery complications, longer hospital [...]
The advance of technology has given many great benefits to both society and science. It has allowed us to automate our labor and systematize research. But moving into new territories has opened new dangers as well as new benefits. The [...]
