by Erlanger Health System | Jun 14, 2022 | Child & Family Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Sexual Health
Testosterone deficiency, also known as hypogonadism, affects approximately 4 out of 10 men over the age of 45. It’s a common condition that’s often brought on by chronic medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, infections (including HIV/AIDs),...
by Erlanger Health System | Jun 7, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Heart Health, Stay Well
June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness week. These life-saving processes can provide crucial care in a critical time for patients and can be utilized by anyone. Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States. If a cardiac arrest patient is quickly...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 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 erlangerhealth | Sep 13, 2021 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Maybe your doctor has told you that your cholesterol’s too high. Or you’ve seen commercials on TV for high cholesterol medications. But how much do you actually know about cholesterol? Well, first things first: Cholesterol isn’t a bad thing. Cholesterol, a type of...
by erlangerhealth | May 24, 2021 | Brain Health & Stroke, Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When 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...
by erlangerhealth | Feb 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....
