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HEART HEALTHIrregular heartbeat? Minimally-invasive ablation p...
Apr 17, 2018
When you find out something is irregular about your heart’s beat, you most likely want to know what can be done about it now. For those living with AFib, treatment options include minimally-invasive a... Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHOutpatient cardiac rehab program helps Savannah ma...
Apr 3, 2018
Following open heart surgery, Mark Berry started the St. Joseph’s/Candler Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation program, which includes exercise, education and counseling for cardiac and pulmonary patients. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTH, WOMEN'S CAREYoung mother learns to live with heart disease fol...
Feb 27, 2018
Shortly after the birth of her second child, Alicia Roberts, now 34, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy. Now she's helping others. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHHeart attack doesn’t prevent retired Marine Corps ...
Dec 7, 2017
St. Joseph’s Hospital uses Impella devices for temporary ventricular support in patients who in the past might have died from heart failure. Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHWho should take blood thinners?
Apr 25, 2017
Patients with Atrial Fibrillation, congenital heart defects or have had heart valve surgery may have to take a blood thinner to help prevent blood clots. An alternative to blood thinners is a minimall... Continue Reading -
NUTRITION, HEART HEALTHSix foods to add, six foods to avoid in a heart-he...
Feb 14, 2017
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. Along the same lines,... Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHUnderstanding Atrial Fibrillation and its misconce...
Feb 2, 2017
Any person, ranging from children to adults, can develop Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), and many medical researchers believe the number of cases will increase because people are living longer. It’s impor... Continue Reading -
HEART HEALTHWhat causes Atrial Fibrillation?
Dec 16, 2016
Atrial Fibrillation is a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart experience erratic impulses which cause the atria to beat irregularly or quiver (usually rapidly). What causes this? Cardiac... Continue Reading