Rochester Regional Health is proud to partner with the American Heart Association for its annual Heart Walk & Run, which aims to raise funds for research, CPR training, and more ways to save lives.
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.
Our family history can play an important role in our heart health. Learn how our Comprehensive Cardiovascular Genetics Program can help prevent serious heart problems.
Learning to change how you eat to help your heart get healthier can seem intimidating. Gaurav Sharma, MD, explains that it doesn’t have to be.
Some people take supplements to help improve their heart health. We look at some of the more popular ones and the recent science around them.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Rawa Sarji, DO, talks about recognizing the signs of heart disease and how to prevent it.
There are several different ways to focus your body’s energy while exercising. Our certified athletic trainers explain how heart zones can benefit your body.
More than 6 million Americans are living with heart failure in the U.S. One of the most common symptoms is fluid retention. A new clinical trial aims to help patients better monitor and manage fluid buildup and prevent fluid-related hospitalizations.
Rochester Regional Health’s Cardiac-Oncology Program is being designated as a Center of Excellence by the International Cardio Oncology Society. Learn how this program is helping patients with heart health so they can prioritize everything else.
The structural heart team with Rochester Regional Health is celebrating a milestone achievement: the completion of its 2,000th TAVR procedure.
A study suggests Black women – especially age 20-29 – face a higher risk of poor cardiovascular outcomes during pregnancy. Garba Rimamskep Shamaki, MD, explains.
A common heart condition, atrial fibrillation increases the risk of heart failure and stroke. To reduce these risks, Kenneth Albano was on blood thinners – until he found out about the WATCHMAN program.
A new method of cardiac therapy in the form of an implantable device is helping some heart failure patients improve their symptoms. Scott Feitell, DO, explains how CCM therapy works.
People making lifestyle changes to improve their heart health may be encouraged to move toward a plant-based diet. It may sound like a huge change, but it doesn’t have to be difficult.
Knowing your blood pressure and cholesterol levels is important when it comes to keeping your body healthy – especially your heart. Gaurav Sharma, MD, explains what to know about both levels.
Following an awful situation in which a Buffalo Bills player suffered a cardiac arrest during an NFL game, our cardiac team offers perspective on cardiac events and CPR/AED training.
In just a few months, David went from being an active grandfather and husband to being constantly tired and out of breath. Then he learned about a new heart procedure that would change his life.
Advances in DNA technology allow women to better understand their risk for many illnesses – and helps health care providers know how to best prevent and treat them. Our experts share how that process works.
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.
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, a relatively rare autoimmune disease, affects approximately 150,000 Americans. Elizabeth Lee, MD, discusses the disease and its effects.
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.
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.
Stress may seem like something that only affects a person’s mental health. But it can affect your heart, as well.
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.
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.
September marks Peripheral Arterial Disease Month. Ryan Lydon, MD, explains the disease and how to treat it.
For patients who need lung operations, robotic surgery is a viable option. Two experienced surgeons explain the process and its many benefits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This new state-of-the-art facility will bring both new and pre-existing practices together in one central location in 2025.
With more people choosing to take GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy for weight loss, bariatric surgeon Dilendra Weerasinghe, MD, explains how to determine which might be the right option for you.
Sunscreen lotions have been around for decades, but sunscreen sprays are becoming more popular – especially with parents of younger children. We explain which is more effective and how to best protect your skin from sun damage.
Whether you are working outside or enjoying leisure time, be summer safety smart.
