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.
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.
Learn how the new WATCHMAN heart device saved 78-year-old Gary Least’s life.
Fifteen years after receiving expert care from the Golisano Restorative Neurology & Rehabilitation Center team, Stephen Lillis returned to express his gratitude face to face.
$750K awarded under the HRSA State Maternal Health Innovation Program.
Sometimes you or a family member need to see a provider but you may need another option aside from an in-person appointment. This is when our same-day virtual urgent care services can work for you.
The team has expertise in anti-infectives, with a foundation in Internal Medicine.
