The human heart is a remarkably complex organ, and it powers blood flow throughout the body with an intricate sequence of electrical impulses. This electric activity is designed to ensure that your heart maintains a …
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Why You Need an EP Doctor to Protect Your Heart
Your heart is arguably the most important organ in your body, in close competition with your brain. The heart is what pumps blood throughout your body, and blood contains the oxygen and nutrients that all …
What You Should Know Before Undergoing an ECG
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 …
Controlling Weight for a Healthy Heart
It’s now common knowledge that obesity significantly increases the risk for heart disease, but what many people may not know is that obese patients are also far more likely to develop atrial fibrillation as well. …
How to Get Your AFib Under Control
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 …
American Heart Month- Staying On Top Of Your Health
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 …
Complications That Can Arise If Your Afib Isn’t Treated Properly
Atrial fibrillation occurs when an upper chamber in your heart, the atrium, stops beating in a normal rhythm and flutters or quivers instead. You can have Afib without even knowing it, or the symptoms can …
Understanding The Way Your Body Heals After Afib Procedures
Preparing for medical procedures can be unsettling for many people. Knowing what to expect allows you to prepare, thus alleviating much of your anxiety. Here are four of the more common cardiac procedures that are …
New Guide: What You Need To Know About Atrial Fibrillation
Did you know? An estimated 2.7 million Americans are living with Atrial Fibrillation, yet many choose not to seek treatment and instead suffer in silence. Although AFib is a commonly misunderstood condition, it is very …
New Year, New You: Jump Start Healthy Living In 2016
The beginning of each new year is an opportunity for a fresh start. For many people, this involves making a resolution to focus on improving their health. However, the thought of giving yourself a fresh …
Knowing These 5 Numbers Can Be The Key To Long-Term Heart Health
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 …
Top Ways to Stay Heart-Healthy this Holiday
Every fall, the looming holiday season brings promises of family, food, and tests of willpower. How can you pass up all of that rich food that your family spent hours preparing? And how can you …
Stress and Your Heart
Every emotion you experience affects your body in some way. When you watch a scary movie your brain can’t tell that it isn’t real so it immediately begins initiating fear responses, rushing blood to your …
6 Myths About Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a serious condition, but you are still able to live a normal lifestyle if you care for yourself according to what your cardiologist advises. Whether you are currently suffering from AFib, or …
The Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest for African Americans
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 …
Grapefruit Juice and Heart Medication – What’s the Problem?
If you’re used to having half a grapefruit or a glass of grapefruit juice with your breakfast, you’ll have to change your menu once you start a heart medication regimen. Checking the labels on most …
Panic Attacks & Your Heart Health
For those who suffer from panic attacks, there is an increased reason to be aware of their heart health. According to recent research by the University of Adelaide in South Australia, people who suffer from …
Top 10 Things to Expect After AFib Ablation
Thanks to strides in Cardiac Ablation Therapy, countless people who suffer from atrial fibrillation (AFib) have been able to get the help they need through a minimally invasive procedure. Although the recovery time after an …
Understanding CHADSVASC Scoring
When it comes to Atrial Fibrillation (AFIb) and the risk for stroke, one common term that often comes up is the CHADSVASC score. Because complications from a stroke presents such serious issues for patients suffering …
Early Onset of Hot Flashes During Menopause Could Signal Heart Disease
Doctors and other medical specialists used to think that hot flashes were merely annoying symptoms women would have to endure as they neared menopause, but a pair of new studies suggest an association between hot …