March 4, 2022
What You Need to Know About Blood Clots
From risk factors to prevention tips, a vascular medicine specialist weighs in with how to avoid the potentially life-threatening condition.
Tag: Cardiovascular
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November 25, 2021Your Guide to a Healthier ThanksgivingA 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. -
March 2, 2021Receiving Pennsylvania’s First Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement Saved My LifeFacing heart failure, Brian Martin made a life-saving decision to get heart valve replacement after reflecting on the final words of his late father. -
January 15, 2021A Frontline Physician Reveals Hard Realities of COVID-19Dr. Christopher Haines shares the comfort and hope he has for the future and lessons learned navigating the uncertainties of the pandemic. -
April 30, 2020Bariatric Surgery Became the Bridge to a New HeartAt 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. -
March 3, 2020Half 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. -
February 25, 2020Mending Broken HeartsHahnemann’s closure has profoundly affected cardiology patients and providers. -
February 13, 202012 Reasons to Visit a CardiologistThe 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. -
February 11, 2020It Happened to Me: I Went Into Cardiac Arrest When I Was 18 Years OldA 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. -
February 4, 2020Subtle Signs of a Heart Attack Every Woman Should RecognizeSigns 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. -
December 22, 201920 Tips for a Healthier 2020Instead of adopting grandiose goals, incorporate small healthy enhancements to your lifestyle to be well and stay motivated.