Heart / Cardiovascular

FAST FACTS Cardiovascular health refers to health of the heart and the blood vessels Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide Multiple risk factors are responsible for cardiovascular diseases, some of which can be modified through lifestyle changes and medication Poor...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common type of irregular heartbeat that puts people at greater risk of having a stroke and the prevalence of AFib is higher in people aged 65 and older.1Further, AFib is projected to affect around 12 million Americans by 2030.3 Yet, a Harris Poll survey of 1,010 U....

By Daniel Wilson, MD  — This story originally appeared on Get Healthy Stay Healthy “Why isn’t my blood pressure medication working? Why do I need more blood pressure medication?” These are two of the most frequent questions that my high blood pressure patients ask me....

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be a dangerous, potentially deadly medical condition that is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide and the third most common cause of vascular death after heart attack and stroke.1 VTE encompasses two serious conditions: deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a...

Did you know that atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common type of irregular heart rhythm, can have no symptoms and may go undetected as a result?[i] Individuals living with AFib are at an increased risk for stroke, and some studies even suggest more than 25 percent of people who experience an AFib-...

AFib Fast Facts: Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common type of an irregular heartbeat.4 During AFib, the upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly, or too quickly, and do not pump all of the blood to the lower chambers, causing some blood to pool, and potentially form clots. If a clot breaks...

May 31, 2018 Tobacco use impacts millions of people around the world each year and we are committed to shining a light on the risks of tobacco as part of World No Tobacco Day. This year, World No Tobacco Day is focusing on how tobacco impacts your heart health. Celebrate by quitting and doing your...

By Deborah Ng Smoking triggers refer to the situations in which a smoker who is trying to quit wants to smoke.1 For example, if someone has a cigarette with their morning coffee, coffee can trigger the urge to smoke. To make it easier to quit smoking, it’s a good idea to identify the circumstances...

AFib and the Devastating Impact of Stroke People who have atrial fibrillation, or AFib, are five times more likely to have a stroke.1 In 25 percent of people who suffer an AFib-related stroke, their stroke was the first sign of previously undiagnosed AFib – meaning they were unaware of having a...

By Allison J. Kean, MD — This post originally appeared on Get Healthy Stay Healthy With continued improvements in life-saving therapies, it’s no surprise that we’re living longer. As we get older, though, there is a higher likelihood that certain health problems will develop. Dr. Freda...

By Lisa Tarasenko, PharmD, MBA  — This post originally appeared on Get Healthy Stay Healthy Did you know that our bodies actually need cholesterol to keep us healthy? Your body creates and uses cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids to help break down food for digestion....

By John Vincent, MD, PhD — This post originally appeared on Get Healthy Stay Healthy Heart failure, sometimes also called congestive heart failure, may sound like the heart has stopped beating, but it actually means that the heart muscle is not pumping blood as well as it should. Heart failure is...

By Caroline Pak, Pharm D, Medical Editor-in-Chief  — This post originally appeared on Get Healthy Stay Healthy  According to the American Heart Association, as of 2016, about every 43 seconds someone in the U.S. experiences a myocardial infarction, otherwise known as a heart attack....

By Diana Dills, MD; This article originally published on Get Healthy Stay Healthy. Women go through many hormonal changes throughout their lifetime, from pregnancy to menopause, which can leave them feeling a little run down, chilly, dry and with irregular menstrual periods. But did you know that...

This article originally published on Get Healthy Stay Healthy. Foot care is crucial for avoiding complications such as infections, ulcers, deformity, and even the extreme possibility of amputation. When you have diabetes, it is important that you check your feet regularly for signs of injury. You...