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, […]
Hands-Only CPR Can Save Someone You Love
Each year, June 1-7 is designated as CPR and AED Awareness Week. This year, the significance is especially striking. As most Americans continue to spend more of their time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the odds of cardiac arrests in a home setting are likely to increase, according to the American Heart Association.Each year, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Healthy Habits Help Your Heart And Brain
A healthy heart has many benefits, but did you know that a healthy brain is one of them? Brain health and heart health are closely connected, and forging healthy lifestyle habits at any age will help keep both your brain and your heart at peak performance.According to a recent survey from the American Heart Association, […]
Three Tips to Avoid Heartburn
Most people who have eaten a spicy meal have experienced heartburn – but for many, the problem may be much more frequent than the occasional bout of indigestion. Frequent heartburn can also be a symptom of a more serious problem called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. Acid reflux is caused by the regurgitation or reflux of acidic […]