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If you’ve had an episode or two of feeling short of breath, you may be thinking it’s no big deal. There are some instances in which shortness of breath isn’t cause for concern, but they’re relatively rare.

Hypertension is incredibly common — more than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure — and profoundly dangerous. There are some simple lifestyle changes that can help keep your blood pressure in a normal range.

Understanding cholesterol can be confusing. If you’ve been told that you have “high cholesterol” you might be wondering what that means, exactly. And, isn’t there such a thing as “good cholesterol”?

Your body’s systems are interconnected. A problem with your endocrine system, like thyroid disorder, can have a surprising impact on your cardiovascular system. In this post we discuss the link between thyroid disorder and hypertension.

If you’re experiencing chest pain, you should seek medical attention, but don’t assume you’re having a heart attack. This post describes three common causes of chest pain.

The global pandemic is a concern for everyone, but for people with heart disease, COVID-19 may be even more dangerous. Cardiology patients need to understand how the virus spreads, how to protect themselves, and what they should and should not do.

If your doctor recommends that you undergo testing to examine your heart health, there are several common, noninvasive tests that can help measure how well your heart is working.

If you’ve just climbed a flight of stairs, it’s not surprising to feel short of breath. But what if you’re sitting on your sofa and find it difficult to breathe? Does that mean you’re having a heart attack? Maybe.

Feeling your heartbeat change can be disconcerting. Most of the time a flutter, skipped beat, or flip-flopping feeling isn’t anything to worry about. This post describes some of the most common reasons you might experience heart palpitations.

About 95 million Americans have total cholesterol levels higher than 200 mg/dL. If you’re one of them, we have some tips to help you keep your numbers in check.

Arrhythmia, or an irregular heartbeat, can cause numerous symptoms, and may be caused by several underlying problems.

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.