Heart Failure Awareness Week
Heart Failure Awareness Week Did you know that heart failure is one of the most common diagnoses in hospital patients aged 65 and over? Or that heart failure is normally a progressive disease, meaning it slowly gets worse over time? If you didn’t, we have …
Signs of a Heart Attack
February is Heart Health Awareness Month. Read below to learn how heart attacks can present themselves, and the different warning signs that can manifest in men and women. What Causes Heart Attacks? Ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, is the main cause …
Quit Smoking and Prevent Heart Disease
February marks the start of American Heart Health Month, and it’s crucial to understand ways you can both support your heart and prevent heart disease. It’s easy to forget but it’s important to treat your heart well. Here are a few ways to keep a …
How Does Sleep Affect Your Heart?
In our society which seems to glorify being busy, penciling in time in our schedules for sleep each night may seem impossible. However, getting adequate sleep should be a priority. It is critical to good health. Sleep helps your body repair itself, and it is …
High Blood Pressure Management
Untreated, hypertension (high blood pressure) can lead to serious problems such as heart attack and stroke. If you’re one of the one in three Americans suffering from this condition, 1 lifestyle plays an important part in treating your high blood pressure. Some patients are able …
10 Foods That Destroy a Healthy Heart
February is Heart Month. There’s no better time to make a decision to keep your heart and cardiovascular system healthy for years to come than right now! Here are 10 foods that you should save for occasional treats or find healthy swaps whenever possible: …
Heart Murmurs
As we remember American Heart Month every February, it is important to us that we discuss heart issues that affect many of our patients. A heart murmur is a common medical condition. Although the numbers vary from various medical authorities, as many as 30-50% of …
Heart Healthy Luncheon with Dr. Tomasz Swierkosz, MD
Join us for our Heart Healthy Luncheon on February 13th at 11:30 AM at the Maple Conference Room A delightful lunch and an informative discussion about heart health featuring , Tomasz Swierkosz, MD RSVP by February 7, 2018, call 580.585.5406 …
