Tag: Cardiology

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  August 3, 2021

  It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint:
  My Battle with Long COVID

  Alexandra Hackett has been battling long COVID for almost a year and half. Here, she shares an update on her journey to health, including frustrating setbacks and new holistic treatments with micronutrient infusions and acupuncture.
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  July 7, 2021

  A Cardiologist’s Take on Smartwatch ECG Monitors and Heart Health

  If your watch could detect a serious health problem, how often would you turn to it?
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  March 2, 2021

  Receiving Pennsylvania’s First Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement Saved My Life

  Facing heart failure, Brian Martin made a life-saving decision to get heart valve replacement after reflecting on the final words of his late father.
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  February 23, 2021

  Five Easy Ways to Promote Heart Health Every Day

  Dr. Andria Jones, a cardiologist who specializes in women’s cardiovascular disease, offers five easy ways to support your heart health every day.
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  February 19, 2021

  How to Keep Your Heart Healthy During COVID-19

  The pandemic has impacted us in many ways, but it’s time to show your heart some love. Here, cardiologists offer tips to get back on track.
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  January 15, 2021

  A Frontline Physician Reveals Hard Realities of COVID-19

  Dr. Christopher Haines shares the comfort and hope he has for the future and lessons learned navigating the uncertainties of the pandemic.
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  November 19, 2020

  I Ran Marathons. Then COVID-19 Caught up With Me.

  Alexandra Hackett tested negative for COVID-19 back in March when she had flu-like symptoms. Today, she faces terrifying “long-hauler” symptoms.
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  September 22, 2020

  COVID-19 Long Haulers: Surviving May Not Mean Thriving

  Specialists in rehabilitation medicine, pulmonology, neuroscience and cardiology share early observations about post-COVID challenges patients may face.
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  July 15, 2020

  Surgical Milestone: Philadelphia’s First Micra AV Pacemaker Implanted

  The newly FDA-approved pacemaker is the world’s smallest pacemaker with atrioventricular (AV) synchrony, specifically designed for patients with AV block.
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  June 30, 2020

  Here’s What You Need to Know About Going to the Doctor’s During COVID-19

  Physicians in cardiology, primary care and urgent care share what you can expect, and what not to, when you come for an appointment.