Congestive heart failure – along with other cardiovascular disorders such as stroke, high blood pressure, angina (chest pain) and rheumatic heart disease – is among the main causes of death for men and women in the United States today. Don’t miss a special lecture at Jersey Shore University Medical Center on February 27, where nurse practitioner Kim McCourt wil
Although the percentage of heart attack deaths has declined in recent year, more than 80 million Americans still suffer from cardiovascular diseases linked to heart attacks and strokes. Take our quiz to see how heart conscious you are.
Couldn’t it just be heartburn? When do I call 911? What can I do until help arrives? Make no mistake, knowing the warning signs of a heart attack -- and how to react -- will save someone’s life. These guidelines will help you make the right decisions when the clock is ticking and every second counts.
Get moving on your journey to a life that’s happier, healthier and more satisfying for everyone in your family with these FREE monthly e-newsletters courtesy of Meridian Health. Focusing on two of today’s hottest topics in health care -- children's health and cardiovascular health – these e-newsletters feature information on all the latest procedures, screenings and classes Meridian Health has t
Paint the Town Pink is a community-wide effort to raise awareness of the importance of annual mammography and encourage women in our community, aged 40 and older, to have their annual mammogram; raise money to provide mammograms for uninsured or under-insured women; and to make a difference in the lives of women in our community
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Chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, dizziness, are all common symptoms of a heart attack, but have you ever just wondered what causes them? Steven Daniels, M.D., cardiologist affiliated with Meridian CardioVascular Network, takes us to the heart and provides an inside look of just what is happening inside during a heart attack
You’ve heard the saying you can’t choose your family, but the same can sometimes be applied to certain health risk factors. When it comes to heart disease some factors cannot be prevented, however Walter Miller, M.D., primary care physician and part of Meridian CardioVascular Network, provides us with a number of lifestyle modifications everyone can make to live a heart healthier life
Many people can recognize chest discomfort in the left arm as a symptom of a cardiovascular problem, but what you might not know is chest discomfort can manifest itself in other parts of the body as well. Michael Aaron, D.O., cardiologist affiliated with Meridian CardioVascular Networ, discusses the wide-range of symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD)
It is not uncommon to experience leg pain at some point in your life – especially while walking or exercising, but did you know severe leg pain and tiredness while walking could be a sign of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? PAD is a potentially serious vascular condition that could cause heart attack or stroke
