Articles for Tag: "Advocate Heart Institute"

This heart disorder is often a hidden health risk 
This heart disorder is often a hidden health risk
Many people with cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disorder that causes stiffness and weakness, may not experience symptoms.
What’s the difference between a heart attack, cardiac arrest and heart failure?  Featured
What’s the difference between a heart attack, cardiac arrest and heart failure?
There are numerous ways your heart can give out. A specialist explains.
Heart-to-heart talk, LVAD procedure help patient get back on his feet 
Heart-to-heart talk, LVAD procedure help patient get back on his feet
Patient Mike Pawlak’s heart was failing when he went to visit Dr. Greg Macaluso and the heart transplant team at Advocate Christ Medical Center.
Could this procedure replace open heart surgery? 
Could this procedure replace open heart surgery?
The FDA recently expanded access to the revolutionary practice.
7 foods that are bad for your heart 
7 foods that are bad for your heart
These foods and drinks rank among the worst for your heart, according to one cardiologist.
Could your heart disease be detected earlier? 
Could your heart disease be detected earlier?
Read how these specially trained physicians are finding your heart disease more quickly.
Is being short good for your health?  Featured
Is being short good for your health?
Feel like there’s no advantage to your height, or lack thereof? A new study suggests otherwise.