Your heart and veins are two of the most essential systems in your body. They work together to pump blood and keep you healthy. That’s why September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health. You can do many things to keep your heart and veins healthy as you age. Exercising, eating …
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Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Hundreds of thousands of Americans die from heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems every year. While there is no cure for cardiovascular disease, early detection and intervention can often improve the prognosis for patients. This post will discuss the importance …
When your heart doesn’t feel right, that can be very scary. You may feel like your heart is beating so fast that you can’t count how many times it beats. This is normal since your body is constantly fighting to defend itself. But did you know that anxiety can cause your heart to beat really …
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Being physically active can result in many health benefits. Many people go to the gym to get more lean muscle and lose weight. But you can achieve much more by exercising than getting that summer body. Exercise is good for you physically and mentally, beyond what people think. It gives you good mental health benefits. …
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 610,000 Americans die from heart disease each year–that’s 1 in every 4 deaths. The heart is a muscle that needs to be cared for to stay healthy. …
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Anyone who has spent a good deal of time playing sports knows that athletes put their bodies through more than most average people. Their muscles get worked more, and as a result, they tend to be stronger. But with more exertion comes a greater chance for injury. And the heart is no different. Playing sports …
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An occasional period of an abnormal heart rhythm is not rare and usually isn’t serious. Many adults have had some rhythm problem, whether due to too much caffeine, stress, lack of sleep, or other issues. The feelings may be of your heart racing, a feeling of lightheadedness or dizziness, or skipped beats. But certain heart …
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At Premier Heart & Vein Care, Dr. Stevens takes care of malfunctioning veins every day. Since arteries, along with veins, make up our body’s main type of blood vessels, people can get confused about the roles of each. In this first February blog, let’s talk about arteries and veins. Two closed systems Arteries are blood …
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One of the diagnostic procedures Dr. Stevens employs for our patients is the carotid ultrasound. These safe, painless procedures give him a good picture of how blood is flowing through these critical arteries. What are the carotid arteries? We have two carotid arteries, one located on each side of our neck. These arteries deliver blood …
When a doctor needs to see how the heart is working, an echocardiogram is often ordered. This common and low-risk test uses sound waves to generate images of the heart. These are then used by a physician to determine if you have heart disease. Having Heart Problems? It’s Time To Get an Echocardiogram If your …
