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 […]
A Heart Month Reminder: One Young Mother’s Story of Survival
Looking for answers after experiencing unexplained fainting episodes at just 33, Kymberli Petronio, wife and mother of four, sought out a heart specialist. The cardiologist recommended an insertable heart monitor, designed for people who experience infrequent, unexplained fainting, or who may have an undiagnosed heart rhythm condition.More than a year later, Petronio fainted again. This time, […]
Facts about Sudden Cardiac Arrest Could Help Save a Life
This February, American Heart Month, you can learn critical information about sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) that could help you save a life. Three key things to remember: 1. SCA is not a heart attack: SCA is an “electrical” problem affecting the heart rhythm, and a heart attack is a “plumbing” problem affecting blood flow. It’s […]
Healthy Food for a Happy Heart
When stress hits hard as it has during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach for first. But an unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart. That’s why it’s smart — at the top of the New Year, or […]