If you’re still feeling bad about everything that you consumed on Thanksgiving Day last week, we’d say that you definitely ate too much! If your goal is to restore or maintain a healthy heart, there are a variety of foods that can help to unclog arteries of plaque build-up, lower your blood pressure, and reduce […]
A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance of blood supply to the brain most likely caused by a blockage or leakage of blood. A stroke is a medical emergency and can cause permanent brain damage complications, and even lead to death. It is the leading cause of adult disability […]
Thanksgiving is about enjoying time with our family and celebrating with traditional foods we know and love. However, the holiday can impact the time we usually reserve for our healthy routines and involve meals that are not exactly made to be heart-healthy! To keep your diet and health in check over the Thanksgiving holiday, try […]
A heart murmur is an extra or unusual sound heard during a heartbeat. Murmurs range from very faint to very loud. Sometimes they sound like a whooshing or swishing noise. Normal heartbeats make a “lub-DUPP” or “lub-DUB” sound. This is the sound of the heart valves closing as blood moves through the heart. Doctors can […]
Your heart is a muscle, and it gets stronger and healthier if you lead an active life. It’s never too late to start exercising and you don’t have to be an athlete. Even taking a brisk walk for 30 minutes a day can make a big difference. Once you get going, you’ll find it pays off. People […]
New diagnostic technology can predict those at risk for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias than can cause Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). Manhattan Cardiology’s mission is to reduce the impact of Sudden Cardiac Syndrome by providing non-invasive technologies to identify individuals at risk of life-threatening arrhythmias. Our innovative diagnostic test is used to measure Microvolt T-Wave Alternans (MTWA), […]