Heart attacks can strike at anytime, but the winter months can be a larger concern as we're faced with snow and the need to get out there and shovel. Dr. Sabino Velloze, a board-certified interventional and nuclear cardiologist on the Medical Staff at Southwest General, talks with Sally Spitz from Spotlight5 about heart attacks and tips for lowering your risk.
Southwest General, one of America's 50 Best Hospitals, wants you to know your teeth are connected to your heart. Dr. Michael Deucher, cardiologist on the Medical Staff at Southwest General, will explain more by clicking here.
Michael Deucher, MD, cardiologist on the Medical Staff at Southwest General, sits down to discuss five simple steps to lower your blood pressure with Robin Swoboda.
Mimi Vanderhaven's Fabulous Buys, Feb. 5, 2009
Suffering from a broken heart
With Valentine's Day on the calendar, February is frequently associated with hearts. Hopefully not broken ones. Unfortunately, too many women let signs of possible heart problems go unchecked, according to Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, cardiothoracic surgeon on the Medical Staff at Southwest General Health Center.
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Mimi Vanderhaven's Fabulous Buys, Feb. 26, 2009
Recovering from a heart attack
Carol Persons was a respiratory therapist who was familiar with the traditional symptoms of heart attacks. But seven years ago, when she experienced flu-like symptoms and back pain, she didn’t recognize them as warning signs of a serious heart condition.
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Sabino Velloze, MD, cardiologist on the Medical Staff at Southwest General, discusses the signs, symptoms and treatment of a heart attack with Rhoda Rosen from 'A Community of Learning.'
Southwest General joins the fight against atherosclerosis. Trilok C. Sharma, MD, cardiologist, dicusses the risk factors and warning signs of atherosclerosis with WKYC, Channel 3 News. Check it out!
Mimi Vanderhaven's Fabulous Buys, Feb. 4, 2010
To learn more about what every women should do right now to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease or to learn more about carotid artery disease and how blockage in the carotid artery can go undetected - until a stroke - read the latest version of Mimi's Health Watch.