by Harish Manyam, MD | Nov 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...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 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 walked...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 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...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 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...
by erlangerhealth | Dec 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...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 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...
