In Heart Attacks, Faster Treatments Save Lives
Studies show that fast treatment makes patients more likely to survive certain types of heart attacks. According to national guidelines, heart attack patients should go from hospital door to “balloon” treatment within 90 minutes. In 2005, only half of America’s hospitals managed 90-minute door-to-balloon (D2B) times. To ensure faster treatment for more patients, the American […]
Participate from Home: A Study on Heart Health and Detection of AFib
This is a call to engage in heart health and potentially reduce the risk of stroke – all from the comfort of your home. If you or someone you love is 65 and older, home is where you are likely spending most your time. And while at home, you can consider participating in the Heartline […]
Feeling Burn Self-Care for Heartburn
After a year like no other, we are beginning to see glimpses of a return to our pre-pandemic lives. Public health guidance and scientific advances mean we are trickling back into our favorite restaurants, joining together to share meals, and toasting to a year of missing family and friends.But these celebrations come with their fair […]
Follow These 5 Easy Tips to Keep Your Heart Happy and Healthy
Experts have found that good nutrition and eating a variety of fruits and vegetables continues to be one of the best ways to safeguard our health. Unfortunately, this time-tested advice proves more easily said than done, and heart disease remains one of the top killers of Americans. Every 25 seconds someone experiences an episode of […]
America Faces Cardiologist Shortage
Heart disease remains the number-one killer in the United States. There is no shortage of patients needing cardiologists — and yet there aren’t enough doctors to go around. According to a new report released by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the number of practicing cardiologists will need to double between 2000 and 2050 to […]
5 Easy Tips for Taking Care of Your Heart
Northern California native June Auld, 76, leads a very full life. Aside from her day job as a mental health professional, she can be found, with her husband, Glenn, cooking for the homeless, providing foster care to guide dogs or taking walks around their neighborhood. It was during one of those full days that Auld […]
Don’t Ignore Irregular Heart-Related Complications
Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. In fact, having AFib makes you up to five times more likely to have a stroke, according to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, […]
New Device Helps Protect Patients from Stroke During Heart Valve Replacement
As people age, stroke is one of their greatest fears. In fact, many Americans believe that surviving a stroke with a disability could be worse than dying. With stroke being one of the biggest risks of undergoing heart valve replacement, doctors are enthusiastic about new technology that may help.Almost one in 10 patients that undergo […]
Planning Considerations for Women’s Heart Investment
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women worldwide, accounting for one-third of all female deaths. However, women’s heart health is often overlooked, with research and treatment traditionally focused on male patients. As a result, there is a need for investment and strategic planning in women’s heart health programs. In this article, […]
Cardiovascular Clinical Technology Compendium
The Cardiovascular Clinical Technology Compendium is a comprehensive resource that provides healthcare professionals with the latest information on cardiovascular technology and its applications in clinical practice. This resource is designed to help clinicians stay up-to-date with the latest developments in cardiovascular technology, as well as provide guidance on best practices and patient care. The compendium […]