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  • Erlanger awarded Gold Plus for stroke care by American Heart Association
    July 20, 2022
    Brain Health & Stroke, Cardiology, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure
    Erlanger Health System is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care. American Heart Association awarded EHS with the Gold Plus Achievement Award by treating patients to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association® for 2 consecutive calendar years or more.   “We...
  • Closing the gap: Understanding heart disease & minorities
    February 22, 2022
    Cardiology, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
    You probably know that heart disease is the top cause of death among American men and women. But did you know that it’s more deadly and common among certain groups? It’s true. While heart disease affects many Americans of both genders, there’s a gap. What do we mean by gap? Well, it’s a...
  • When you have a leaky heart — understanding mitral valve disease
    February 22, 2021
    Cardiology, Heart Health, Regain Health
    When the heart is functioning normally, the mitral valve opens up to allow blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. But what happens when the valve leaks? That’s what’s known as mitral valve disease, which occurs when the valve doesn’t work properly. While there are different types...
  • heart health promises
    4 heart health promises you can make to yourself
    September 29, 2020
    Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
    What promises can you make to yourself to ensure a heart-healthy future is ahead? Let’s take a look at a few. The heart — it’s a relatively small organ in the body with a significantly large impact. This organ pumps blood throughout the circulatory system, providing the body and its organs...
  • heart palpitations
    In a heartbeat — Making sense of heart palpitations
    November 13, 2018
    Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
    When your heart’s beating normally, you rarely pay attention. But when it skips a beat, beats really fast or really slow, or is different in some other way, it can be alarming. What’s behind those heart palpitations? Well, we’ll talk about that in a minute, but first things first —...
  • On the Road to "Better than New" — Mickel's Story
    June 27, 2018
    Cardiology, Heart Attack, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Regain Health, Women's Cardiology
    I had a heart attack February 26th. It was a normal day. I felt fine. I’m a cyclist and I rode 40 miles that morning. I went to school. Morning classes went great. When 5th period came around, I was grading some projects and cutting up with the kids. I...
  • erlanger heart and lung institute
    America’s Next Great Heart Hospital is Here
    February 14, 2017
    Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Heart Health
    As Southeast Tennessee’s only academic heart center, The Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute is known throughout the region for providing the latest cardiac care advancements. Last year, Erlanger Health Systems decided to build on the heart center’s success to help it compete on a national scale. With its recent $10...
  • heart disease aging
    Stop heart disease as you age
    February 8, 2017
    Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
    Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for people in Tennessee? According to the American Heart Association, 1 out of 4 deaths is attributed to heart disease in our state. We all know good habits, like regular exercise and a low-fat diet, can make a big difference to...
  • Introducing the new Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute
    December 13, 2016
    Breakthrough, Cardiology, Heart Attack, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
    The nation is about to see Chattanooga in a new light: as home to the next great heart hospital. We’re bringing in some of the top cardiac surgeons and cardiologists in the world and launching a new era in robotic heart surgery. It’s a giant leap forward. Not just for heart...
  • Dr Shears cardiac bypass surgery
    Announcing a new alternative to open-heart surgery
    November 28, 2016
    Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Women's Cardiology
    Due to its ongoing investment in new technologies and specialties, the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute is now among the very best heart centers in the country with new cardiac bypass surgery. Recently, the Institute announced the arrival of Dr. Larry Shears – one of the world’s most experienced robotic heart...
  • Diabetes & cardiovascular health: What’s the connection?
    June 24, 2016
    Cardiology, Heart Health, Stay Well
    Whether you’ve been managing diabetes all your life or were recently diagnosed, you know that you face a unique set of challenges. Do you also know that you’re at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke? Let’s take a look at the numbers. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly...
  • Erlanger is first hospital in Tennessee to offer bioabsorbable cardiac stent
    November 11, 2015
    Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Stay Well
    Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger is the first hospital in Tennessee to implant a cardiac stent featuring a bioabsorbable polymer drug which promotes faster arterial healing and fewer complications for those with coronary artery disease. Boston Scientific’s SYNERGY™ Bioabsorbable Polymer Drug-Eluting Stent System is the first and only of its kind. Both the...
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