Heart Health
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Patient guides from our physicians, plus the latest cardiovascular research from trusted sources.
From Our Team
Patient Guide
Should I Go to the ER? A Guide to Cardiac Symptoms
Not every chest discomfort is a heart attack — but some symptoms demand immediate attention. This guide helps you decide when to call 911, when to call your cardiologist, and when to monitor and wait.
· 5 min
What to Expect
What to Expect During an Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is one of the most common cardiac tests — and one of the least understood by patients. Here's exactly what happens, why it's ordered, and what your results mean.
· 4 min
Heart Conditions
Understanding Your AFib Diagnosis
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia — and one of the most manageable when properly treated. Here's what it means, why it matters, and what your treatment options look like.
· 6 min
Patient Education
What Your Blood Pressure Numbers Really Mean
120/80. 145/92. 108/68. Blood pressure numbers are reported at every visit — but most patients leave without fully understanding what they mean, why they matter, or what to do about them.
· 5 min
Medications & Research
GLP-1 Medications and Your Heart: What Patients Should Know
Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other GLP-1 receptor agonists have reshaped diabetes and obesity treatment — and the cardiovascular data behind them is significant. Here's what the research shows.
· 6 min
In the News
AHA
Elderly adults with masked high blood pressure had higher risk of falls
ACC
ACC CardiaCast: What Clinicians May Be Missing: Overcoming Barriers to Aortic Stenosis Diagnosis
AHA
Top AI tools accurately identified validated home BP monitors only about 2/3 of the time
ACC
JACC: Advances Report Highlights Continued Sex Disparities in CV Clinical Trials
AHA
Potassium-rich DASH diet found safe for adults taking common blood pressure medications
ACC
Eagle’s Eye View: ACC/AHA Joint Perioperative Guidelines; Atenolol and MACE Risk; Yoga and VPCs; DECIPHER & CMR
AHA
Aortic structure may affect midlife rise in pulse pressure, aortic stiffness in women
ACC
Racial, Ethnic and Place-Based Disparities in CVD Mortality in the US
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