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Here you will find information on select common cardiovascular topics. The goal is to empower you with the knowledge and education to make better informed decisions regarding your health.
The Importance of General Cardiology Services for Your Heart
Taking care of your heart is essential for a long and healthy life. The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood, delivering oxygen and...
Sep 29
Understanding Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
What is the function of veins? Think of veins as conduits. They carry deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart. The only exception...
Jul 21
Hyperlipidemia
What are lipids? Before understanding hyperlipidemia, it's important to know what lipids are. Lipids are a group of molecules that don't...
Jul 9
Understanding Coronary Calcium: Importance for Heart Health
What is Coronary Calcium? Coronary calcium is part of the atherosclerotic process. This progression begins due to various risk factors,...
Jun 23
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid abnormal heart rhythm which...
Aug 14, 2024
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) What is peripheral arterial disease? This means the development of plaque/blockages in the blood...
Aug 14, 2024
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure /Cardiomyopathy What is Congestive heart failure ? - Congestive heart failure is a clinical syndrome. Syndrome...
Aug 14, 2024
Coronary Artery Disease
What is Coronary artery disease? This means development of plaque in the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle. Plaque is complex to...
Aug 14, 2024
Hypertension
What is Blood pressure? Most people know this as 2 numbers, the upper and lower number. But what do the numbers mean? Blood pressure is...
Aug 14, 2024
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