February 27, 2020 by John Fernandez
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: Vital Facts on...
Nearly half of all heart attacks may be “silent” – occurring without...
Meet Ken Davis: A ‘Walking-Talking Miracle’ After...
An estimated 90 percent of people who suffer an aortic dissection die on the spot. That sobering statistic is why Ken Davis, 64, spends more...
January 20, 2020 / 2 min read
Roundup: ‘Burnout’ Linked to AFib; Blood Pressure...
Mental and Physical Exhaustion, or ‘Burnout’, Linked to AFib Heart Condition, Study Says If you feel mental and physical exhaustion regularly — also known as...
January 17, 2020 / 4 min read
New Procedure at Miami Cardiac & Vascular...
Obstruction of the coronary artery, which supplies oxygen-rich blood to the entire heart muscle, is a rare but potentially deadly complication of a minimally invasive...
December 19, 2019 / 3 min read
Holiday Heart Attacks: What You Need to...
The number of heart-related deaths in the U.S. increases by 5 percent during the December and New Year holidays. With prevention and moderation, it’s possible...
December 10, 2019 / 3 min read
Prescribed, Pure Omega-3 Fish Oil to Help...
There is mounting evidence that prescribing high doses of purified EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil, can prevent heart attacks and strokes...
November 26, 2019 / 2 min read
e-Cigs and Vaping: Know the Major Health...
Nicotine is a very addictive chemical and remains widely available in the form of traditional tobacco products, such as cigarettes, and now in e-cigarettes, or...
November 7, 2019 / 2 min read
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute’s Heart Valve...
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, has been a leader for years in performing a minimally invasive procedure that replaces...
October 21, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: Time for Flu Shots; U.S. Diets...
CDC Issues Updated Flu Shot Recommendations October is almost here and that means it’s time for getting your flu shot and making sure your kids...
September 27, 2019 / 4 min read
World Heart Day: Promoting Healthier Lifestyles Year-Round
Nearly half of American adults are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association (AHA) said in a striking statement earlier this...
September 26, 2019 / 4 min read
Peripheral Artery Disease -PAD: Risk Factors, Symptoms...
About 18 million people in the United States have PAD, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s the same type...
September 5, 2019 / 5 min read
