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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 -
HEART HEALTHWhat to expect on our Coronary Care Unit
Feb 17, 2022
Clinical nurse educator explains what you should know when a loved one is in our CCU/CVICU unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHVIDEO: Pooler resident shares his TAVR experience
Feb 10, 2022
In this video, business owner Dave Legasse shares his "fantastic" experience undergoing TAVR, a minimally-invasive heart procedure to repair damaged aortic valves. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTH, FITNESSExercise your way to a healthy heart
Feb 3, 2022
Physical activity is known to benefit your heart in many ways. Here are eight of them, as well as some suggestions on how to get moving. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHDoes our weight affect our heart?
Feb 2, 2022
Let Heart Health Awareness Month be a good time to evaluate your diet and exercise lifestyle to improve your heart's health. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHWhat is caffeine’s effect on your heart?
Dec 6, 2021
A South Carolina coroner determined a 16-year-old consumed too much caffeine, leading to a deadly arrhythmia. Should this cause parents to be concerned about their child drinking caffeinated... Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTH12 weeks to a heart-healthy lifestyle
Feb 25, 2021
A healthy lifestyle is vital in the fight against cardiovascular disease. To help improve your heart’s health, consider adopting these heart-healthy habits over the next 12 weeks. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHSix ways you can get ahead of heart disease
Feb 23, 2021
Controlling pre-existing conditions, stop smoking, exercise and diet are just a few ways you can lower your risk of developing heart disease, explains Dr. Michael McNeely. Continue Reading