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7 Surprising Ways Stress Can Hurt Your Heart

Inactivity, unhealthy eating, and smoking aren’t the only major modifiable risk factors for heart disease. Learn more about the harmful cardiovascular effects of chronic stress — including the lesser-known ways it can hurt your heart.

Apr 2nd, 2026

What’s Chronic Venous Insufficiency — and Do I Have It?

Millions of Americans live with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), or poor circulation. Understanding how it develops can help you prevent it, and knowing how to spot its early warning signs can help you halt its progression. Learn more here.

Mar 13th, 2026

Don’t Be a Statistic: 6 Ways to Prevent Heart Disease

Heart disease causes one-third of all deaths in the United States each year. Here’s how heart-healthy living today can lower your risk of becoming part of this grim statistic tomorrow.

Feb 3rd, 2026

What to Do if Someone Is Having a Heart Attack

Time is of the essence when someone is having a heart attack. Knowing how to spot — and quickly respond to — the warning signs can give a heart attack victim their best possible shot at living to see another day.

Jan 22nd, 2026

Angioplasty and Stenting to Treat a Heart Attack: How It Protects Your Heart Health

When a heart attack strikes, your life depends on prompt treatment. Here’s how coronary angioplasty with stenting, the go-to emergency intervention for heart attacks, can protect your heart health and save your life.

Dec 1st, 2025

Holiday Travel with Varicose Veins

The holidays are nearly here, and you’re busy making travel plans. If you have varicose veins, now’s a great time to learn about the simple precautions you can take to keep your circulation moving, whether you’ll be in the air or on the road.

Nov 6th, 2025

Preparing for Your Vein Ablation

Vein ablation is a minimally invasive treatment that painlessly collapses unwanted varicose veins from the inside out and clears them from your skin. Here’s how to prepare for this simple yet highly effective vein closure procedure.

Oct 20th, 2025

Cardiolite Nuclear Stress Test: What to Expect

When your symptoms suggest heart disease, you want fast, reliable diagnostic tests to identify the problem and begin treatment. A Cardiolite® nuclear stress test reveals unique information about how your heart works when exercising.

Sep 9th, 2025

How to Improve Your Mental Health After a Heart Attack

A heart attack is a life-altering experience that affects physical and mental health. After a heart attack, it’s natural to struggle with volatile emotions, and many develop disorders like depression. Learn how to nurture your mental well-being.

Aug 14th, 2025

When Is Chest Pain a Medical Emergency?

Chest pain doesn’t always mean a heart attack, but it should never be ignored because it’s the top symptom of heart disease. Learn when chest pain is an emergency so you know when to call 911 for life-saving treatment.

Jul 1st, 2025

5 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health This Summer

Summer is the perfect time to boost your heart health. You only need to enjoy the season’s activities, spend time outside, and plan meals around the local harvest. Here are five simple ways to protect and improve your heart this summer.

Jun 3rd, 2025

Encouraging Facts About Atrial Fibrillation

Are there any encouraging facts about atrial fibrillation? Yes! While atrial fibrillation is a serious heart condition, most people can either prevent the disease or keep it well-controlled with treatment. Read the top four encouraging facts.

May 7th, 2025

Why You Might Have Hypertension Without Knowing It

No one can tell they have high blood pressure unless they have it checked. And if you’re unaware, you won’t seek treatment to stop its health complications. Here’s what you need to know about hypertension and how to protect your health.

Apr 10th, 2025

Why Do My Varicose Veins Suddenly Look Worse?

Maybe you tolerate varicose veins because you don’t have symptoms. Or, you may be postponing treatment for a personal reason. Then suddenly, your varicose veins look worse. Now you want to know why and if you should be worried. Here are the answers.

Mar 18th, 2025

What a Stress Test Reveals About Your Heart Health

A stress test is one of the most valuable tools for diagnosing and treating heart disease because it provides information that’s unique compared to other heart tests. Learn what a stress test reveals and when you might need one.

Feb 7th, 2025

5 Changes to Make Now With Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease is the most common heart condition and the leading cause of death due to heart disease. But you can slow the disease, stop its progression, and prevent a life-threatening heart attack with five crucial changes.

Jan 14th, 2025

4 Surprising Signs of a Heart Attack

Chest pain is the most common sign of a heart attack. However, one-third of people who have a heart attack don’t experience chest pain. Learn about the common and unexpected signs so you’ll know when to seek medical attention.

Dec 4th, 2024

Can Caffeine Cause Chest Pain?

Caffeine can cause chest pain but seldom does. However, it still affects your heart, and the amount you can safely tolerate depends on your health. Learn how caffeine affects your body and the amount that’s safe to consume.

Nov 8th, 2024

5 Common Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation

It’s estimated that about one in four adults will develop atrial fibrillation in their lifetime, dramatically increasing their risk of stroke. Learning the top five signs helps you know when to seek prompt, life-saving treatment.

Oct 4th, 2024

How to Prepare for Your Echocardiogram

You may feel nervous about an upcoming echocardiogram, so it may help to know that preparations ranges from none to minimal. Here’s what you need to know about the three types of echocardiograms, what to expect, and how to prepare. 

Sep 16th, 2024

Radiofrequency Ablation: A Varicose Veins Remedy With Minimal Downtime

Do you want to do away with embarrassing and painful varicose veins but put off treatment over worries about pain or downtime? Don’t let that stand in your way. Radiofrequency ablation eliminates your veins without a lengthy recovery.

Aug 12th, 2024

3 Signs Your Chest Pain Isn’t a Heart Attack (and Why You Should Still Be Evaluated)

It’s true, your chest pain may not signal a heart attack, but you shouldn’t second-guess the cause. Chest pain should never be ignored because the stakes are too high. You’ll be prepared to make quick choices when you know which signs are red flags.

Jul 23rd, 2024

Throbbing Varicose Veins and Leg Pain: Is Long-Distance Travel Safe?

Throbbing varicose veins and leg pain can make travel miserable, whether it’s a short trip or long one. These symptoms are signs of an underlying vein problem that could become a health emergency due to prolonged travel. 

Jun 17th, 2024

Understanding How Uncontrolled Hypertension Affects Your Body

Uncontrolled hypertension accounts for more cardiovascular-related deaths than other risk factors. It also causes other dangerous health conditions, making it second only to cigarettes as a preventable cause of death. Here’s how it affects your body.

May 16th, 2024

4 Reasons to Seek Treatment for Your Bulging Veins

Bulging veins are incredibly unsightly and may cause discomfort that disrupts your daily life, but these aren’t the only reasons to eliminate the veins. Learn how treating varicose veins prevents serious health complications.

Apr 2nd, 2024

How Serious Is Coronary Artery Disease?

The seriousness of coronary artery disease (CAD) is off the charts. Though all types of heart disease are serious, none pose the same level of risk as CAD. Keep reading to learn the danger of CAD and the steps you can take to prevent the condition.

Mar 1st, 2024

How to Lower Your Risk for a Heart Attack

Heart attacks are the top cause of death, yet they’re highly preventable. In many cases, you don’t even need medication; you can improve your health and lower your risk for heart disease and heart attacks with lifestyle changes.

Feb 6th, 2024

5 Practical Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Lifestyle changes can lower blood pressure if the problem is identified at an early stage. The first step is having your blood pressure tested. Then you can follow the five tips suggested here to begin your journey toward better heart health.

Jan 16th, 2024

Who’s at Risk for Myocarditis?

You can take two steps to prevent serious complications from myocarditis, like permanent heart muscle damage. First, learn your risk of developing the condition, and second, seek prompt medical care if you have concerns or experience symptoms.

Dec 4th, 2023

How Can I Tell If This Chest Pain Is Serious?

Sometimes chest pain strikes like thunder, leaving no doubt you face a health crisis. But chest pain can appear in different ways, making it hard to know when it’s serious. Learning these five signs will help you identify dangerous chest pain.

Nov 3rd, 2023

How Often Do I Need to Get a Stress Test?

A stress test isn’t usually the first diagnostic test you’ll have, but it’s one of the top three for evaluating heart problems. And it’s the only test capable of showing how your heart performs when exercise forces it to pump more blood than usual.

Oct 3rd, 2023

What Problems Can My Varicose Veins Cause?

Did you know that varicose veins are more than an unsightly problem? They’re also the earliest sign of an underlying vein disease that can cause more serious health conditions. Here’s what you need to know about varicose vein problems.

Sep 7th, 2023

Chest Pain During Exertion: Is It Dangerous?

Chest pain that appears during a strenuous activity is definitely a red flag alerting you to a possible heart condition. And it could be dangerous if it’s caused by a heart attack. Here’s what you need to know about chest pain during exertion.

Aug 8th, 2023

Understanding the Three Types of Echocardiogram Testing

If you experience chest pain or other symptoms of a heart condition, you need fast and reliable diagnostic testing. We perform echocardiograms in the office, giving you quick access to one of the most crucial tests for diagnosing heart problems.

Jul 11th, 2023

8 Key Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of death, yet it’s preventable in most people. Identifying your risk factors and taking steps to change them prevents coronary artery disease and improves your health after the condition develops.

Jun 8th, 2023

Could I Have High Blood Pressure and Not Know It?

Yes, you can have high blood pressure and not know it. In fact, symptoms are incredibly rare. Signs only appear when high blood pressure leads to advanced disease, and then your first sign is likely to be a heart attack or stroke.

May 19th, 2023

Can Radiofrequency Ablation Make My Varicose Veins Disappear?

Whether varicose veins make you embarrassed to wear shorts or they cause pain, burning, and swelling, radiofrequency ablation solves the problem. Here you’ll learn how radiofrequency ablation permanently and completely eliminates varicose veins.

Apr 13th, 2023

What Can a Stress Test Tell Me?

When you have symptoms suggesting a heart problem, it’s essential to find the problem and begin treatment as soon as possible. A stress test is one of several in-office diagnostic procedures that quickly target the problem.

Mar 9th, 2023

The Dangers of Hypertension

If you don’t have your blood pressure checked, you won’t know you have hypertension. Living with untreated hypertension puts your health at risk. The dangers of high blood pressure range from vision loss and dementia to stroke and heart attacks.

Feb 14th, 2023

Is Atrial Fibrillation a Life-Threatening Condition?

Atrial fibrillation alone may not be life-threatening, but it seldom occurs alone, and it frequently causes deadly strokes. Here’s what you need to know about the dangerous complications of atrial fibrillation and the factors that increase your risk.

Jan 24th, 2023

The Important Link Between Sleep Loss and Heart Disease

More than one-third of adults don’t get the sleep they need every night, putting all of them at a higher risk of developing heart disease. If you don’t get enough sleep, don’t wait to take steps to protect your heart.

Dec 13th, 2022

Five Foods That Promote Positive Heart Health

Your diet has the power to prevent heart disease and relieve the stress on your heart after you’re diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition. We share five exceptional foods and how they can help promote a healthy heart.

Nov 10th, 2022

What Can You Learn From an Echocardiogram?

If you have symptoms of a heart problem, chances are you’ll need an echocardiogram. Echocardiograms are safe and fast, quickly providing exceptional images used to diagnose heart problems and make treatment decisions.

Oct 12th, 2022

Understanding Your Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, but there’s good news: Getting treatment can restore normal heart rhythm for most people. Here’s a rundown of the treatments used to control atrial fibrillation.

Sep 6th, 2022

5 Habits That Raise Your Risk of Varicose Veins

Everyone hates the appearance of varicose veins, but many don’t realize they can take steps to prevent them. You can lower your risk by learning about and changing the lifestyle habits that contribute to varicose veins.

Aug 8th, 2022

How To Manage Your Mental Health After a Heart Attack

Heart attacks do more than affect your physical health. They also take a toll on your mental health. Depression is such a common problem after a heart attack that the American Heart Association recommends routine screening.

Jul 6th, 2022

Five Foods That Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure

The foods you eat have such a dramatic impact on your cardiovascular health that dietary changes can help lower your blood pressure. Learn about five foods and the nutrients they contain that may help reduce blood pressure.

Jun 7th, 2022

Why Losing Belly Fat Is Good for Your Heart

Being overweight is bad for your heart, but there's another factor that's worse, and that's carrying too much weight in your belly. Belly fat dramatically increases your risk of developing clogged arteries and heart disease.

May 9th, 2022

Tips for Recovering From a Heart Attack

The path you take while recovering from a heart attack dramatically influences your future. Following our tips for recovery can improve your quality of life, restore optimum health, and help you prevent another heart attack.

Apr 12th, 2022

Steps You Can Take if Heart Problems Run in Your Family

Heart problems may run in your family, but your genes do not dictate your future. You can change the way your genes work and outsmart your family history by following a few essential steps. Here's what you need to know to maintain a healthy heart.

Mar 14th, 2022

What to Do About Chest Pain

Chest pain doesn't always mean you have a heart problem, but it's the top sign of a heart attack, and you should never ignore that potential risk. Learn the five steps you should take if you have chest pain.

Feb 13th, 2022

Heart Healthy Tips Every Woman Should Know

Many women don't worry about their heart health until middle age or older. By then, cardiovascular conditions have already developed, and you could be on the road to a heart attack. It's never too early to take action to protect your heart.

Jan 16th, 2022

What to Expect From Stress Testing

Stress testing reveals information about your heart that can't be obtained through any other type of diagnostic test, helping to find heart problems and guide treatments. Learn what happens before, during, and after a stress test.

Dec 13th, 2021

Are Varicose Veins a Health Concern?

If you believe that varicose veins only affect your appearance and they’re not a health concern, it’s time to put that myth aside. The fact is that varicose veins are the symptom of an underlying vein problem that can cause serious complications.

Nov 19th, 2021

Signs You Have Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease, and without treatment it often leads to a heart attack and death. If you recognize the signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease, you’ll know when it’s time to seek treatment.

Oct 21st, 2021

Adjusting to Life With Hypertension

Hypertension doesn’t force you to change your life. You won’t have symptoms or feel sick — at least not until hypertension causes a disease or heart attack. To prevent health problems, you need to make lifestyle changes to lower your blood pressure.

Sep 16th, 2021

Anxiety and Chest Pain: Are They Linked?

Many people who go to the emergency room for chest pain learn they’re not having a heart attack. Of those who don’t have a heart condition, 30-40% discover that their chest pain was caused by anxiety. Here’s how anxiety and chest pain are linked.

Aug 17th, 2021

What Happens During an Echocardiogram?

When you have symptoms that suggest a heart condition, you don’t want to wait to learn the source of the problem. That’s when you need the images created by a safe, painless echocardiogram. Here’s what to expect during an echocardiogram.

Jul 19th, 2021

Five Heart-Healthy Habits That Could Elongate Your Life

If you want to stay healthy and live longer, you owe it to yourself to learn about these five heart-healthy habits. They may be as close as you’ll ever get to the fountain of youth, because following them may add 12-14 years to your life.

Jun 29th, 2021

What You Need to Know About Atrial Fibrillation

Most people think they’d know if they had an irregular heartbeat, but that’s not always true. Atrial fibrillation may not give you any warnings until you have a stroke. Here are some other things you need to know about atrial fibrillation.

May 23rd, 2021

Life After a Heart Attack

Life after a heart attack depends on your age, health, and the severity of your attack. But everyone benefits from rehabilitation, where you learn steps that guide your recovery and lay the foundation for returning to a life you enjoy.

Apr 16th, 2021

What Can You Expect From a Stress Test?

A stress test is one of the most important tools available for diagnosing heart conditions such as coronary artery disease and arrhythmias. It’s also a safe test even if you’re seldom active or can’t exercise.

Mar 14th, 2021

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Chest Pain

You know you shouldn’t ignore chest pain, yet many people do. There are lots of reasons to put off getting medical attention, but none of them count when your life may be on the line. Here are the top four reasons you shouldn’t ignore chest pain.

Feb 17th, 2021

Lifestyle Adjustments for Living With Hypertension

Did you know that lifestyle changes can prevent hypertension and dramatically lower your blood pressure after it gets too high? Though it’s never easy to change your diet and stick with a regular exercise routine, the payoff is worth the effort.

Jan 17th, 2021

Is Angina a Precursor to a Heart Attack?

Angina (chest pain) can be a symptom of heart disease, serve as a warning to an impending heart attack, or be the sign that you’re having a heart attack. Sound confusing? Read on to learn about angina and how to know when you need emergency care.

Dec 10th, 2020

What an Echocardiogram Can Reveal About Your Heart

When you experience symptoms of a heart problem, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or swelling in your lower legs and feet, chances are you’ll have an echocardiogram. Learn what an echocardiogram shows about your heart.

Nov 16th, 2020

How an Atrial Fibrillation Screening Can Help Prevent a Stroke

When you have atrial fibrillation, your risk of having a stroke dramatically increases. With atrial fibrillation screening, we can identify your risks and detect the problem before you have symptoms. Then we can start life-saving stroke prevention.

Oct 21st, 2020

When Varicose Veins Are Symptomatic

Up to 35% of adults have varicose veins, and for many people, the problem is much more than a cosmetic issue. Varicose veins often cause pain and lead to serious complications, problems you can avoid with our advanced treatments.

Sep 24th, 2020