Identifying Heart Health Issues With a Holter Monitor
We want to start this blog with two important statistics about heart health in the United States. First, nearly half of adults in our country — about 48% — …
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Why You Shouldn't Ignore Shortness of Breath
You run up a few flights of steps and you’re gasping for air when you get to the top. This is a perfectly normal circumstance in which you can …
Could You Have High Blood Pressure and Not Know It?
We’re going to start off by answering the question we posed in the title: Yes, you can have high blood pressure and not know it. In fact, high blood …
Adjusting to Life With a Pacemaker
You’ve been told that your heart isn’t keeping a steady rhythm, and that the best way to remedy the problem is with a pacemaker. Up to three million people …
When Does Arrhythmia Require Treatment?
Your heart functions at a wide range of speeds, slowly when you’re resting and faster during exercise or excitement. When your pulse quickens as you’re sitting still, though, it …
Nuclear Stress Test: What You Can Expect
It’s been recommended that you undergo a nuclear stress test and you’re, understandably, a little apprehensive about the process. Despite the ominous name, rest assured that this diagnostic tool …