Because February is American Heart Month, now is the perfect time to educate yourself on the different conditions that can affect the heart and cardiovascular system. February 22 is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. Heart valve disease (HVD), or valvular heart disease is a condition in which one of the four valves in the heart …
During the first month of the year, many people make resolutions to improve themselves in the new year. This year, put improving your heart health on your list. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.2 million adults over the age of 20 have coronary heart disease. And each year, 805,000 Americans have …
There are many ways in which your heart can be negatively affected by your lifestyle habits. In fact, risk factors for the three leading causes of heart disease all include diet and nutrition. The foods that we eat have the ability to affect our blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, triglycerides and inflammation, all of …
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Finding an interventional cardiologist who you can trust and who will be a partner in your care is a key component to your heart health. PULSE: The Heart, Valve and Vascular Institute provides innovative cardiac and vascular care to Port Charlotte and its …
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