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A heart attack happens when there’s a blockage in the heart and tissue damage occurs due to a lack of oxygen. Seeking immediate medical care for help repairing the damage and restoring the function of the heart is imperative.The best treatment outcomes for heart attacks occur within just 90 minutes of the attack symptoms starting. So, would […]

Posted on July 28 2022

An exercise stress test (treadmill test or exercise test) helps identify if you have a blocked artery in your heart putting you at risk for a heart attack.The good news is, if you are at future risk for heart disease or dangerous arrhythmias (sudden cardiac death), we will be able to detect and treat it before it […]

Posted on July 22 2022

Under normal circumstances, blood clots form when platelets contact a break in the wall of the blood vessel. They should eventually dissolve and are generally not harmful. Blood clots become dangerous when they form in the legs or arms and then travel to the abdomen, lungs, or brain.You are at a higher risk of complications from a blood […]

Posted on July 21 2022

While it is normal for a healthy heart to beat slower while at rest, it should generally fall between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Anything below 60 beats per min is described as bradycardia or an abnormally slow heartbeat.A slow or irregular heartbeat can have a number of different causes and may not always be a […]

Posted on July 1 2022

While you may enjoy soaking up the sun this summer, make sure that you’re taking the right precautions to avoid heat-related complications, especially if you have heart disease or other cardiovascular diseases.When it’s hot out, your heart needs to work harder than it normally would in order to keep your body cool. Sweating also makes […]

Posted on June 23 2022

Do you frequently wake up with a dry mouth or sore throat? Do you have morning headaches or feel sleepy most of the day? These are just a few signs that you may be suffering from sleep apnea.Sleep apnea is a condition in which your airway gets blocked repeatedly during sleep, causing you to stop breathing […]

Posted on June 16 2022