Tag: Cardiovascular

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  November 25, 2021

  Your Guide to a Healthier Thanksgiving

  A health guide to Thanksgiving does not have to be synonymous with tips to reduce your calorie intake at the main meal. Here are ways to support a mind body connection, from recognizing hunger cues to mindful meditation.
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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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  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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  April 30, 2020

  Bariatric Surgery Became the Bridge to a New Heart

  At age 29, I went into my family doctor’s office for my yearly check-up. I walked out with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. This is my story.
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  March 3, 2020

  Half of Americans Have High Blood Pressure. Are You at Risk?

  Nearly 30 million Americans have joined the ranks of people battling high blood pressure—not because their health has changed in any significant way, but because the guidelines for hypertension have evolved.
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  February 25, 2020

  Mending Broken Hearts

  Hahnemann’s closure has profoundly affected cardiology patients and providers.
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  February 13, 2020

  12 Reasons to Visit a Cardiologist

  The heart beats about 115,000 times per day pumping approximately 2,000 gallons of blood through your body. Needless to say, keeping it healthy is crucial to survival.
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  February 11, 2020

  It Happened to Me: I Went Into Cardiac Arrest When I Was 18 Years Old

  A Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University medical student tells her story of adversity, hardship and recovery—and how it will forever change how she views a patient.
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  February 4, 2020

  Subtle Signs of a Heart Attack Every Woman Should Recognize

  Signs of a heart attack can be so subtle for women that some do not even realize they've had a heart attack until they go to the doctor for a seemingly unrelated symptom, like back or jaw pain.
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  December 22, 2019

  20 Tips for a Healthier 2020

  Instead of adopting grandiose goals, incorporate small healthy enhancements to your lifestyle to be well and stay motivated.
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  November 18, 2019

  Your Complete Guide to Men’s Health Screenings

  Men are much more resistant to doctor's visits and are more concerned with responsive than preventative health. One doctor stresses: It's time they become their own health advocates.