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Understanding the Link Between High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease

High blood pressure is directly linked with an increased risk of heart disease, but most people don’t know why. In this post, learn how the two are linked and why managing hypertension is so critical to your health.

Sep 1st, 2023

What to Do About Swollen Leg Veins

Swollen leg veins can be a sign of a problem with your circulation. Without treatment, those veins can cause serious complications. Here’s how we can help.

Jul 31st, 2023

What to Expect During Your Nuclear Stress Test

Nuclear stress testing sounds a little scary, but it’s completely painless and noninvasive — and it’s also an important way to manage your heart health. If there's a nuclear stress test in your future, here’s what to expect.

Jul 1st, 2023

5 Common Conditions that Cause Atrial Fibrillation

Commonly known as AFib, atrial fibrillation affects millions of Americans, causing symptoms like rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and fatigue. In this post, learn what causes AFib so you can determine if you might be at risk.

Jun 1st, 2023

Are Your Sleep Habits Making Your Hypertension Worse?

You might not be able to sleep your problems away, but when it comes to high blood pressure, getting more sleep just might help. Here’s how your poor sleep habits could be affecting your blood pressure.

May 1st, 2023

What to Expect After Surviving a Heart Attack

Having a heart attack is definitely an alarming, traumatic experience, but with proper care and a few lifestyle changes, many people lead normal, healthy, fulfilling lives. If you’ve had a heart attack, here’s what to expect afterward.

Apr 3rd, 2023

How to Get to the Root of Your Frequent Chest Pain

Chest pain affects millions of people, and if you’ve ever experienced it yourself, you know how alarming it can be. In this post, we review some of the common causes of chest pain, including causes not involving your heart.

Mar 1st, 2023

6 Signs of Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Chronic venous insufficiency affects millions of Americans, causing circulation problems that can lead to serious medical issues. If you have any of these six symptoms, now is a good time to schedule a vascular evaluation with our team.

Jan 31st, 2023

5 Reasons to Seek Varicose Vein Treatment

More than a third of Americans have varicose veins, bulging, purplish veins that typically appear on the legs or ankles. Here are five reasons to seek medical treatment for these ugly, potentially problematic veins.

Jan 15th, 2023

The Link Between Chest Pain and Acid Reflux

Chest pain can be scary, but it’s not always your heart that’s to blame. Here’s how heartburn can cause chest pain — and why it’s still really important to have your chest pain evaluated.

Dec 1st, 2022

I've Been Having Cardiac Issues: Do I Need a Nuclear Stress Test?

Nuclear stress tests provide cardiologists with in-depth information about a heart’s structure, as well as its function. But not every heart issue requires this type of test. Here’s when these tests are prescribed and what they can show.

Nov 1st, 2022

How Does a Phlebectomy Procedure Work?

Phlebectomy is a safe, effective, outpatient treatment that’s often used to get rid of symptomatic varicose veins in just one office visit. Here’s how it can help relieve your varicose vein symptoms and improve your circulatory health.

Oct 2nd, 2022

5 Ways to Prevent Hypertension

Hypertension is a leading cause of disability and death in the United States, but fortunately, there are some pretty simple things you can do to keep your blood pressure in check. Here are five steps you can take today.

Sep 7th, 2022

How Is Chest Pain Treated?

While some types of chest pain have benign causes, other times that pain can be a sign of an underlying heart problem. The good news is, there are lots of effective treatments. Read this post to learn about your options.

Aug 10th, 2022

All About Stress Echocardiograms

Stress echocardiograms might sound a little scary, but they’re actually completely painless — and a very important tool for keeping your heart healthy. If you have an echocardiogram in your future, here’s what to expect.

Jul 11th, 2022

How to Improve Your Circulation When You Have Varicose Veins

Millions of Americans have varicose veins, and even if they’re not causing symptoms now, there’s a good chance they will in the future. Varicose veins are a sign of a circulation problem. Here’s what you can do to help your veins stay healthy.

Jun 5th, 2022

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Leg Swelling

Leg swelling isn’t just uncomfortable: it can be a sign of an underlying circulation problem. Here’s why having your leg swelling evaluated — and treated — is vitally important for your health.

May 23rd, 2022

Do Heart Attacks Always Cause Chest Pain?

Think of a heart attack, and almost certainly, pain is the first symptom that comes to mind. It’s true, most heart attacks cause significant pain. But that’s not always the case. Here are the other symptoms you should notice.

Feb 1st, 2022

Sleep Loss and High Blood Pressure: Are They Linked?

Sleep problems and high blood pressure are both very common among Americans. Understanding how these two problems are connected could help you lower your blood pressure and stay healthy. Here’s what you should know.

Jan 1st, 2022

What to do About Swollen Legs

You may have heard of edema, but not much. Edema is more than just swelling. It can cause serious medical problems, including permanent nerve damage and skin infections. If you have edema in your legs, here’s how we can help.

Dec 1st, 2021

5 Signs of Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation affects millions of Americans, but because its symptoms can be subtle, it’s easy to overlook. Here’s how to recognize the most common signs of AFib so you can get medical treatment as soon as possible.

Nov 1st, 2021

When an Echocardiogram Might Be Necessary

Ultrasounds aren’t just for expectant mothers. Echocardiograms use ultrasound technology to diagnose and manage many types of heart disease, too. Here’s when our team typically recommends these important imaging studies.

Oct 1st, 2021

How To Get Your Hypertension Under Control

If you have hypertension, learning to manage and lower your blood pressure can dramatically reduce your risks of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Here’s what you can do to get your blood pressure under control.

Sep 1st, 2021

What to Expect During a Nuclear Stress Test

Are you facing a Nuclear Stress Test and wonder what to expect? Nuclear stress tests play an important role in diagnosing and treating many types of heart disease. If you’re wondering what to expect during your upcoming test, this overview can help.

Aug 1st, 2021

Understanding the Different Types of Treatment for Veins Causing Leg Swelling

Leg swelling isn’t just annoying — it can be a sign of a serious underlying vascular condition. Here are four treatments that can help relieve uncomfortable leg swelling, while also improving your vascular health.

Jul 12th, 2021

Is Stress Making Your Hypertension Worse?

Lots of factors can contribute to high blood pressure, including your weight, your diet, and your level of physical activity. Could stress be playing a role, too? Researchers say yes. Here’s how.

Jun 23rd, 2021

Varicose Veins Aren't Just a Cosmetic Issue

Varicose veins are more than just unattractive. They can also be a symptom of a serious medical problem that needs to be treated. If you have varicose veins, here’s what they could be saying about your health.

May 27th, 2021

How to Tell if Your Chest Pain Might Be Serious

It’s normal to be worried about chest pain — but the good news is, not every cause of chest discomfort is serious. Here’s how to tell when chest pain is serious and requires prompt medical care.

Apr 15th, 2021

How to Know If You’re at Risk for a Heart Attack

Even if you look and feel healthy, you could still be at risk for a heart attack. Heart conditions such as hypertension don’t even have symptoms. While lifestyle is important to heart health, so is getting an expert cardiac evaluation.

Mar 9th, 2021