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November 13, 2018When 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... -
October 8, 2018Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Cardiology, Women's HealthQuite a bit, actually. Many of the risk factors for stroke overlap with those for heart disease and heart attack. But beyond that, certain heart conditions increase your risk for stroke, too. In fact, several types of heart disease are risk factors for stroke. And stroke is a risk factor... -
September 25, 2018The first signs of weight related health problems began when I was pregnant with my son in 2000 and I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, which appeared again a year later. By 2016 I was suffering from uncontrolled diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and sleep apnea. I was on an... -
September 25, 2018World Heart Day is September 29. 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... -
June 27, 2018I 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.... -
December 29, 2017The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released new blood pressure guidelines this year for the first time since 2003, effectively lowering the range for normal blood pressure to 120/80. That’s a dramatic drop and the reason the new guidelines have been making headlines. Suddenly, 50%... -
December 5, 2017You know that quality sleep is essential to your health, but have you ever really thought about its impact? Sleep affects every aspect of the body, but let’s take a look at what it does for heart health. When you think of healthy lifestyle habits, you may first think of... -
October 25, 2017Dietary guidelines call for us to eat whole grains. But when you think of whole grains, do you struggle to come up with anything but wheat? There are many other options to explore! Whole grains play a key role in promoting good health. They provide the body with a number... -
May 26, 2017When a person experiences a stroke, the type of treatment he or she receives is largely dependent on what caused the stroke. So what happens when the cause is unknown? Treatment following a stroke has dual purposes — it’s intended to limit the damage caused by the stroke and help... -
May 15, 2017Erlanger East continues to grow up. The $50 million expansion of Erlanger East Hospital included four new operating rooms, a new 58-bed patient tower including a 6-bed ICU, and expanded physician office space. Additionally, in August 2016, Erlanger East got its own Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology lab. CVIR stands for “Cardiovascular... -
February 14, 2017As 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... -
February 8, 2017Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's HealthDid 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...
