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.
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.
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.
Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and researchers can point to several ways in which cardiac health and the coronavirus are connected.
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.
Eighty percent of cardiac and stroke events can be prevented. Our experts share some of the ways you can take charge of your health.
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.
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.
Learn how the new WATCHMAN heart device saved 78-year-old Gary Least’s life.
Ms. Fournier said she felt like she was “coming home” when she drove to CPH on her first day of work.
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Rochester has a long history of innovation and pioneering new ideas. Even within our own healthcare system, many women stand out as being the first or best in their fields. Here are a few of them.
