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 […]
Airport Kiosks Teach Travelers Hands-Only CPR
Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur at locations other than hospitals, and more than 20 percent occur in public places, according to the American Heart Association. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple the odds of survival for someone in cardiac arrest.To help increase the number of people who know how […]
Be a Hero, Save a Life, Learn Hands-Only CPR
Witnessing a cardiac arrest can be frightening, but don’t be afraid to take action — two simple steps can save a life. Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital or emergency department, according to the American Heart Association. When someone experiences cardiac arrest, immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can make the […]
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 […]
Lifesaving Wearable Saves Single Father from Heart Attack
Most people know the common signs of a heart attack, such as chest pain, left arm tingling, or shortness of breath, but they may be less aware of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), which strikes without warning when an electrical malfunction in the heart disrupts its ability to pump blood to the body and brain. Victims […]
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 […]
Playbook for Optimising Structural Heart Programmes
Structural heart disease refers to various abnormalities in the heart’s structure that can affect its ability to pump blood effectively. These conditions can be life-threatening and require specialized care. A structural heart program is designed to provide comprehensive care to patients with structural heart disease, and optimizing these programs is crucial to improving patient outcomes. […]
Your Heart is in Your Mouth: Good Oral Hygiene Could Mean Healthier Hearts
For years, you may have overlooked a handy tool in the fight against cardiovascular disease: your toothbrush. Studies link tooth and gum health to heart health. A 2005 review from Finland’s Helsinki University Central Hospital, which was published in the “Journal of Periodontology,” found that chronic inflammation, such as that found in gum disease, increases the […]