Heart Health
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Patient guides from our physicians, plus the latest cardiovascular research from trusted sources.
From Our Team
Patient Guide
Should I Go to the ER? A Guide to Cardiac Symptoms
Not every chest discomfort is a heart attack — but some symptoms demand immediate attention. This guide helps you decide when to call 911, when to call your cardiologist, and when to monitor and wait.
· 5 min
What to Expect
What to Expect During an Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is one of the most common cardiac tests — and one of the least understood by patients. Here's exactly what happens, why it's ordered, and what your results mean.
· 4 min
Heart Conditions
Understanding Your AFib Diagnosis
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia — and one of the most manageable when properly treated. Here's what it means, why it matters, and what your treatment options look like.
· 6 min
Patient Education
What Your Blood Pressure Numbers Really Mean
120/80. 145/92. 108/68. Blood pressure numbers are reported at every visit — but most patients leave without fully understanding what they mean, why they matter, or what to do about them.
· 5 min
Medications & Research
GLP-1 Medications and Your Heart: What Patients Should Know
Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other GLP-1 receptor agonists have reshaped diabetes and obesity treatment — and the cardiovascular data behind them is significant. Here's what the research shows.
· 6 min
In the News
AHA
Coffee and heart health: How many cups of caffeinated coffee are safe to drink each day?
ACC
ACC CardiaCast: The What, Who, When and Why of Screening of UACR
AHA
Are survival rates for adults with congenital heart disease linked to specialized cardiac care access?
ACC
Older Adults With Obesity See Gains in BP, Lipid Control, But Not Young Adults
AHA
Bacteria from gum disease may cause inflammation, harden heart valves
ACC
SUMMIT: Benefits From Tirzepatide Similar By Sex in Patients With Obesity-Related HFpEF
AHA
Do breast cancer and irregular heartbeat have common risk factors and rates?
ACC
VNE Accurate, Effective in Myocardial Scar Assessment
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