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 Heather Vega | Sep 25, 2018 | Heart Health, Regain Health, Weight Loss, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
The 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...
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 | Oct 25, 2017 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Dietary 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...
by erlangerhealth | May 15, 2017 | Erlanger East, Heart Health, Stay Well
Erlanger 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...
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...
