5 Preventative Heart Screenings You May Not Know About
Chances are, you have already heard about the dangers of heart disease as the leading cause of death for both men and women. You may even already be taking precautions to help safeguard your...
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Chances are, you have already heard about the dangers of heart disease as the leading cause of death for both men and women. You may even already be taking precautions to help safeguard your...
Has your child been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and surgery is recommended for repair of the defect? Maybe your child is only 6 months old and you are worried that he/ she...
An arrhythmia is when a heart beats irregularly. The condition can cause the heart to beat too quickly, too slowly or unevenly. If your child’s doctor finds an arrhythmia, they may recommend diagnostic tests...
The increasing prevalence of Myocardial Infarction (MI) in people less than 45 years of age is significantly alarming. According to experts, there is a relative scarcity of data on premature coronary heart disease (CHD)...
An echocardiogram (echo or ECG) is “the most cost-effective, safe and portable tool for cardiac diagnosis”. Cardiologists also use echos to check heart function. Echo uses sound waves to make pictures of your beating...
The Majority of Chest Pain in Children Falls into the Following Categories: Chest Wall Pain Patients with this type of chest pain will often complain of sharp or stabbing pain but it is sometimes...
Has your heart ever started to pound suddenly, scaring you out of your wits because there seems to be no way to slow it down? Bouts of rapid heartbeat are a common complaint associated...
As a cardiologist, we have a special interest in preventive cardiology and helping individuals achieve heart health. Through education and action, we can all lead healthier and more productive lives. Here are some simple...
A blood clot is formed when activated platelets are trapped in stabilized cross linked fibrin. The process of fibrin formation is controlled by procoagulation and anticoagulation. If the ability of the body to maintain...
An average echocardiogram will take around 20 minutes to complete. Around 5 minutes of the 20 will be spent on preparing and positioning the patient for the echocardiogram. 15 minutes on average will be...
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