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HEART HEALTH, WOMEN'S CAREWhat is venous insufficiency?
Jul 27, 2023
Also known as venous reflux, St. Joseph's/Candler Vascular Surgeon Dr. Peter Hunt explains venous insufficiency, a very common condition, and how to treat it. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHFeeling better than 20 years ago
May 4, 2023
Use of Impella device, an assisted-recovery instrument, in Savannah man’s open-heart surgery at St. Joseph's/Candler helped him recover quicker. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTH, COVID-19VIDEO: COVID's impact on your heart health
Mar 28, 2023
COVID-19 is affecting a lot more than the lungs. There is evidence that COVID can have an impact on your heart's health. St. Joseph's/Candler Cardiologist Dr. Karen Hanna explains. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHInfographic: Life’s Essential 8
Mar 2, 2023
Within the last year, the American Heart Association updated its key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, going from seven recommendations to eight. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHVIDEO: Start these tips now to improve your heart'...
Feb 23, 2023
Dr. Karen Hanna, a cardiologist with St. Joseph's/Candler Physician Network - Cardiology Associates of Savannah, offers some tips to help keep your heart pumping as it should. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHWhy does my blood pressure reading keep changing?
Feb 16, 2023
St. Joseph’s/Candler clinical pharmacist explains reasons why your blood pressure numbers may fluctuate and if you should seek treatment. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTH, NUTRITIONSix foods to add to your diet to improve heart hea...
Feb 14, 2023
A healthy diet is vital in the fight against heart disease. Sure you eat fruits and vegetables, but there are other foods you can add to your diet to improve your heart’s health. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHWhat is coronary angioplasty?
Apr 5, 2022
Savannah cardiologist Dr. Roy Flood explains this minimally-invasive heart procedure, also called percutaneous coronary intervention, to help open blocked arteries in the heart. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHVIDEO: Early Heart Attack Care and Hands-Only CPR
Feb 22, 2022
St. Joseph's/Candler nurse Betty Brooks explains the risk factors for a heart attack, the classic and not-so-typical signs of a heart attack and what to do if someone is having one. Continue Reading