Articles for Tag: "Heart Month"

Here’s how to read your blood pressure 
Here’s how to read your blood pressure
The set of numbers you see during a blood pressure reading each have a meaning. Plus, learn tips on taking your own blood pressure.
This procedure can restore a normal heartbeat 
This procedure can restore a normal heartbeat
A cardiologist explains how it’s similar to fixing a shorted circuit.
How women can tell if their heart is sick 
How women can tell if their heart is sick
The signs and symptoms of heart failure may not be what you typically think.
Patient who battled breast cancer, heart failure shares message of gratitude 
Patient who battled breast cancer, heart failure shares message of gratitude
Susie Stallworth’s care team actively works to help cancer survivors from becoming heart patients.
‘TAVR has added a lot of years to my life’ 
‘TAVR has added a lot of years to my life’
This minimally invasive procedure is helping seniors struggling with aortic stenosis live longer, fuller lives.
Women are 10 times more likely to have a broken heart, literally 
Women are 10 times more likely to have a broken heart, literally
Broken hearts aren’t just a metaphor. Broken heart syndrome, otherwise known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy is on the rise, especially for women.
Worried sick? Your heart might be. 
Worried sick? Your heart might be.
Levels of stress, anxiety, loneliness and worry are on the rise due to the pandemic, and it might impact your long-term heart health. Our expert explains why and what you can do about it.