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Heart Care Articles

Heart Disease Risks Women Should Know About

Heart disease causes the deaths of millions of Americans each year. These are some of the risk factors women in particular should be mindful of.

FDA Approves Drug for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Mavacamten is a brand new drug can treat heart patients with a genetic condition that thickens the heart muscle. Bipul Baibhav, MD, explains how it works.

Sarcoidosis and Risks for African-American Patients

Sarcoidosis, a relatively rare autoimmune disease, affects approximately 150,000 Americans. Elizabeth Lee, MD, discusses the disease and its effects.

How COVID-19 Can Affect Heart Health

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and researchers can point to several ways in which cardiac health and the coronavirus are connected.

Heart Surgery Gives Waterloo Woman More Time with Grandkids

Mary White couldn’t walk to the bathroom without getting winded. After a surgery at Rochester General Hospital, she is playing with her grandchildren again.

Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in the U.S. There are several risk factors to be aware of; Abdallah Bitar, MD, discusses them.

Tips for Preventing Heart Disease

Eighty percent of cardiac and stroke events can be prevented. Our experts share some of the ways you can take charge of your health.

Managing Stress and Heart Health

Stress may seem like something that only affects a person’s mental health. But it can affect your heart, as well.

Lifestyle Changes Impacting Heart Health

The ways we live our lives each day affect how well our heart continues to function. Gaurav Sharma, MD, talks about small habits that can make a big change.

Apps to Help Monitor for Heart Disease

Monitoring your heart health is a great way to detect signs of heart disease and help prevent it. In the digital age, there are a variety of apps that can help you do so from home.

Treating Peripheral Arterial Disease

September marks Peripheral Arterial Disease Month. Ryan Lydon, MD, explains the disease and how to treat it.

Summer Fruits & Veggies That Are Great For Your Heart

It’s hard to go wrong with adding fresh fruit and vegetables to your summer meals. It’s good to know just how much better some of them are for your heart.

How Robotic Surgery Can Help Lung Disease Patients

For patients who need lung operations, robotic surgery is a viable option. Two experienced surgeons explain the process and its many benefits.

Improving Survivorship for Cardio Oncology

For some cancer patients, radiation and/or chemotherapy treatments can add to the risk of heart conditions. Learn how our specialized cardio-oncology teams treat common issues.

How to Prevent Heart Failure

Heart failure can seem sudden, as if it came out of nowhere. But the truth is it is often preventable. Uzma Iqbal, MD, discusses some choices you can make each day to keep it from happening.

Weird Risk Factors for Heart Disease

Certain habits like smoking and poor diet are common risk factors for heart disease. But did you know that loneliness can also increase risk? Read about a few weird risk factors for heart disease.

Prevent Heart Disease with these Five Steps

Heart disease is the most common cause of death in America but it can be prevented with simple lifestyle changes. Follow these five steps to help reduce your risk of heart disease.

Understanding Heart Failure

Who treats heart failure? Can I prevent it? Are there different types of heart failure? Dr. Elizabeth Lee of Rochester Regional Health answers common questions.

Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence

The HCMA has recognized Rochester Regional Health as a Center for Excellence for our hypertrophic cardiomyopathy program.

Your Heart Matters: Heart-Healthy Tips

Preventive cardiologist Dr. Simone Bailey-Brown, shares top tips for keeping your heart healthy while social distancing and staying home.

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Patient Stories Heart Patient Gets New Lease on Life

Learn how the new WATCHMAN heart device saved 78-year-old Gary Least’s life.

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