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HEART HEALTHInfographic: What is Atrial Fibrillation?
Jul 31, 2019
Atrial Fibrillation is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that affects blood flow from the heart. Because it can happen to anyone, children to adults, it's important to understand this potentially dea... Continue Reading -
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HEART HEALTHRehab program helps patients improve the symptoms ...
Apr 10, 2019
Just a few months ago, the thought of walking any distance, especially with an incline, was virtually impossible for Madeline Henry. Now, the Savannah woman is walking longer distances thanks to the P... Continue Reading -
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HEART HEALTHHave diabetes? Then you need to check your blood p...
Feb 21, 2019
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can happen to anyone. However, it is twice as likely to strike a person with diabetes as a person without. Continue Reading -
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HEART HEALTHHeart Health Awareness: A look at the different ty...
Feb 7, 2019
Did you know there are different types of heart attacks? By determining what type of heart attack a patient is experiencing, healthcare provides can offer the best course of treatment to try to limit ... Continue Reading -
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HEART HEALTHHeart attack symptoms in women can differ than men
Dec 4, 2018
Ladies, did you know women can experience different heart attack symptoms than men? Knowing the signs could be the difference between life and death. Continue Reading -
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HEART HEALTHUnderstanding cardiac arrest: Causes, symptoms and...
Oct 11, 2018
The terms heart attack and cardiac arrest are sometimes confused and used interchangeably. While a heart attack could cause cardiac arrest, the two events do not mean the same thing. Cardiac arrest is... Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHUnderstanding heart attacks: Causes, symptoms and ...
Oct 9, 2018
To get a better understanding of heart attacks, St. Joseph's/Candler Cardiologist Dr. Michael Babcock explains causes, symptoms and treatment. Continue Reading -
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HEART HEALTHConsistent cramping in your calf? You may want to ...
Jul 31, 2018
Peripheral arterial disease occurs when plaque builds up in the walls of the peripheral arteries, narrowing those arteries and therefore reducing or blocking the flow of blood to your limbs. Continue Reading -
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HEART HEALTHTaking blood thinners? Healthcare professionals ca...
Jul 10, 2018
Anticoagulants reduce or prevent the clotting of blood, therefore reducing your risk of stroke. However, patients on blood thinners should have their medication use monitored. SJ/C Center for Medicati... Continue Reading