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What To Expect from Cardiac Rehab

Cardiac rehab can be a great way to get you back on your feet and help prevent future heart trouble. Has your doctor prescribed cardiac rehabilitation after your recent heart troubles? Such a medically-supervised and customized rehab program can not only aid … Continue reading

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5 Reasons To Become an Organ Donor

One organ donor can save up to eight lives. Wondering about becoming an organ donor? In honor of National Donor Day, February 14, here are five great reasons to go ahead and register. 1. There's a great need. The United States … Continue reading

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Surprising Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

Knowing some of the surprising heart attack symptoms that women experience can help save a life—maybe your own. Do you think of a heart attack as strictly a man's concern? Statistics show that more than 200,000 women die each year of heart … Continue reading

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Reducing Your Risk Factors for Heart Attack

Learn how to reduce the risk of heart attack with lifestyle changes. The CDC reports that about 785,000 Americans have a first coronary attack each year. By taking control of your health and habits, you can reduce your risk of … Continue reading

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Cholesterol & Heart Disease

You have probably heard that cholesterol is bad, but did you know high cholesterol is associated with an increased risk for heart disease? When you have a high level of blood cholesterol, it can contribute to atherosclerosis, which is the … Continue reading

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What Happens in the Cardiac Cath Lab?

As you prepare for cardiac catheterization, it’s natural to have a lot of questions and feel anxiety about the procedure. Learn as much as you can about the procedure and what happens in the cardiac cath lab so that you … Continue reading

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American Heart Month: Stress & Your Heart

February is American Heart Month, so why not take advantage of it and take the time to learn about your heart and the effect that stress can have on it? We all feel stressed at some point in our lives, … Continue reading

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