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Everything You Need to Know About the Blood Pressure Medication Recall

February 13, 2019

Over the last few months, dozens of medications prescribed to people with high blood pressure have been recalled because they contain small amounts of chemicals that may cause cancer.

Heart Conditions and Treatments News and Noteworthy
Before You Shovel Snow, Know the Signs of Heart Attack

February 11, 2019

Shoveling snow is a strenuous exercise that can put undue strain on the heart. Factor in cold air, which constricts the blood vessels and increases blood pressure, and you have a dangerous combination for people with coronary artery disease or other forms of heart disease.

Heart Conditions and Treatments Preventive Heart Care
All in the Family: 3 Common Inherited Heart Diseases

January 21, 2019

Not all heart diseases are caused by unhealthy lifestyles. Some heart conditions are genetic and can be passed down in the family. Learn about the 3 most common genetic heart diseases.

Heart Conditions and Treatments Congenital Heart Disease
Ablation Recovery: What You Should Know

August 15, 2018

If you're schedule for a cardiac ablation than you may be wondering what your recovery will look like. Here, Dr. Arkles answers all of your questions regarding cardiac ablation recovery.

Heart Conditions and Treatments Arrhythmia
5 Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

August 06, 2018

Here’s what you should know about the signs of a heart attack and how they may differ in men and women.

Preventive Heart Care Heart Conditions and Treatments
Sex and Your Heart: Perfect Storm or Perfect Fit?

June 27, 2018

A healthy sex life can boost heart health, but not necessarily for the reasons you might think. Learn how the heart can benefit from sex and why you don't have to worry.

Preventive Heart Care Heart Conditions and Treatments
Types of Aneurysms

June 22, 2018

An aneurysm is a weakening or bulging of an artery wall. Almost exclusive to adults over 40, aneurysms contribute to more than 25,000 deaths in the United States each year.

Heart Conditions and Treatments
Statins: What You Should Know

May 08, 2018

You might be familiar with statins; more than one in four Americans over 40 take these cholesterol-lowering drugs. Learn how statins work and how they may help lower your cholesterol.

Preventive Heart Care Heart Conditions and Treatments
Can Stress Affect My Heart?

April 24, 2018

Thinking about heart disease can be enough to make palms sweat and minds race. It is, after all, the number one cause of death in the United States. But did you know that stress can actually increase your risk of heart disease?

Heart Conditions and Treatments
Are Anxiety and Depression Bad for Your Heart?

January 29, 2018

Learning that you have heart disease is a game-changer. For some, it can even cause anxiety and depression. But in the last few years, researchers are wondering whether it’s a two-way street. Can anxiety and depression actually cause cardiovascular problems?

Heart Conditions and Treatments