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It indirectly harms the heart, by promoting the following cardiac risk factors -- problems that lead to heart disease: obesity, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome.

One is a plumbing problem, while the other is electrical

Too much air pollution is linked to heart failure, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, stroke, blood clots, and more.

Study finds 'apple-shaped' diabetes patients had higher odds for cardiac decline

When it comes to preventing cardiac issues, like heart disease or heart attack, there’s no magic pill. But, altering your diet and getting active go a long when in terms of keeping your heart muscle strong and staving off problems down the road.

Study: Exercise rehabilitation programs can help reduce heart failure symptoms but doctors refer only 1 in 10 patients after a hospitalization.

After you have a cardiac event (such as a heart attack or stroke), it’s important to not only recover, but to work to prevent another event. Our Lake Health​...

When your child is referred to a specialist, it can be a daunting experience. You often have to wait weeks (or months) for an appointment and may need to t

Ten strategies could help doctors, patients and families prevent sudden cardiac death, according to a new report.

Learn how to save a life by performing CPR in than 90 seconds. Did you know 300,000 Americans suffer from cardiac arrest each year? By taking just a couple m...

Users alerted to nearby sudden cardiac arrests can start CPR

With an estimated 35 million licensed drivers older than 65 in America, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, many families share a concern: Should their elderly loved ones hang up the car keys
Feet numb from diabetic neuropathy. Cataracts and glaucoma. Hearing loss. High-dose pain medications. A number of health conditions can limit seniors who still want to remain independent behind the wheel, but…

Sleep specialist offers tips to deal with spring daylight saving time

For those under 40, the link between this viral rash and cardiac conditions is even higher.

Many patients with heart disease skip cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or other problems, but the benefits of rehab are too critical to miss.

New research published in the British Medical Journal shows midriff bulge can trigger sudden cardiac death. This is caused by an unexpected loss of heart function, which rapidly reduces blood flow.

Researchers have determined that coronary artery wall thickness, as documented by cardiac MRI scans, is associated with heart disease in women. The team shared its findings in the debut issue of Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is often used to image patients with suspected cardiovascular disease, but CCTA is not recommended for regular use just to assess a patient’s risk. As the authors…

By Brandon R. Peters, M.D.
Health care can be a complicated and convoluted endeavor. From the perspective of a patient, it can be downright bew...