Category: Cardiology

Recovering from a coronary stent? Learn how long you must take dual antiplatelet drugs, what affects your timeline, and when...

Learn sternotomy incision care tips and safe sleeping positions after open-heart surgery, plus when to call your cardiologist for support....

Discover the difference between drug-eluting stents and plain angioplasty, how each prevents re-clogging, and which option your heart may need....

Learn how transradial cardiac catheterization uses the wrist instead of the groin to significantly lower bleeding risks, speed up recovery,...

Learn how ST-segment elevation on an EKG helps your cardiologist detect a heart attack in progress and why fast action...

A transthoracic echocardiogram uses Doppler imaging to track blood flow through your heart valves, helping your cardiologist catch problems early....

Wondering about the Bruce Protocol treadmill test and what target heart rate you need to hit? A cardiologist explains what...

Tricuspid valve leaks can cause severe fluid buildup in the abdomen. Learn the warning signs and when to see a...

Premature ventricular contractions can feel alarming. Learn why skipped beats feel like thuds and when to see a cardiologist about...

A bicuspid aortic valve is a top cause of aortic stenosis in younger adults. Learn the warning signs and when...