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It is that time of year again and instead of serving the artery clogging standards, why not try something new? Share healthier options with your family and friends as you gather over the next few months. The Mayo Clinic offers up great ideas for healthy holiday dishes. Multiple choices of soups, salads, turkey, side dishes,… Read More »

Physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your heart. Regular exercise, healthy diet and lifestyle may help protection you against coronary artery disease and vascular disease research has found. Sedentary Lifestyle A sedentary lifestyle comes with a whole host of health risks. Not only are you burning fewer calories, but… Read More »

We usually share ways to keep you heart healthy. We thought you may enjoy some fun facts about the heart. Heart disease is the number 1 cause of death in the United States. The average heart is the size of a fist in an adult. Your heart can weigh between 7 and 15 ounces. A… Read More »

What conditions and disorders are related to the heart chambers A couple of weeks ago we did an article about how your heart works and one of the important parts of your heart’s structure is the 4 chambers. This week we will talk about what types of heart problems are related to your heart chambers…. Read More »

  The Anatomy of Your Heart Your heart is the part of the body’s circulatory system that keeps oxygenated blood circulating throughout your body. Your heart is located in the center of your chest under your breastbone. It tilts left and is protected by your ribcage. Your heart’s main job is to move blood throughout… Read More »

  And why is my doctor recommending it? Cardiac catheterization often referred to as heart catheterization is the insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart. This procedure is done for both diagnostic and interventional purposes. This is a common procedure that is minimally invasive and helps your cardiologist determine and… Read More »

  Does heat effect heart rate? Simple answer is that yes, it can. But simple answers do not tell the whole story. We talk a lot about the importance of staying physically active for your heart health, but precautions are necessary when exercising in humid weather. Heat and Humidity can Affect Everyone As the temperature… Read More »

  A cardiologist specializes in diagnosing treating heart conditions and diseases. Heart disease includes your heart and blood vessels – the cardiovascular system. If you think you are experiencing symptoms of a heart attack – DO NOT WAIT, CALL 911! Symptoms may be obvious or more subtle, take them seriously and get medical care. Do… Read More »

Atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) is the most common type of treated heart arrhythmia and can happen to anyone. An arrhythmia is when the heart beats too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way. The heart’s upper chambers (atria) beat out of coordination with the lower chambers (ventricles). When this happens, the lower chambers… Read More »

  If you are experiencing signs or symptoms of heart disease talk with your healthcare team no matter how old, you are. Heart disease can begin at any age. Symptoms of Heart Disease Common symptoms of heart disease commonly seen in men include: Shortness of breath Chest pain Sensation of pressure or squeezing around the… Read More »