Dr. Joe Trantham of Cardiovascular Institute spoke with WMBB News 13 during Heart Month (February) about how some use heart attack and cardiac arrest interchangeably when they are actually two very different conditions. However in both cases, you should call 911 immediately. To learn the difference, and the symptoms, take a look at this report…
Leslie Kolovich never imagined she could be at risk for a major heart attack. She was just 52, a non-smoker, lived an active lifestyle and had a healthy diet. She dismissed some of the warning signs as “just getting older” and “stress”. Watch as Leslie shares her story of how she nearly died and what…
with Dr. Bussie Evans, Cardiologist Why is salt bad for your heart? Dr. Evans: Our bodies need a little salt for optimal health, however the typical American diet can contain two or three times the amount needed. Too much salt causes the body to retain water. This increase in fluid in the body increases blood…
A study of approximately 9,500 middle-age adults found that nearly half of the heart attacks that occurred during the study period were “silent”. The patients were not aware they had a heart attack and did not seek medical attention however, their electrocardiogram (ECG) screening during a regular follow-up appointment showed that a heart attack had…
