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Heart palpitations during pregnancy are common and usually not cause for concern. Here, we describe palpitations, why they happen during pregnancy, and situations that may be cause for concern.

Having a heart attack is scary and may leave you with many questions about what you should or shouldn’t do during recovery and beyond. In this post, we discuss some of what you can expect after a heart attack.

A pacemaker is an implantable device that helps regulate your heartbeat. Unfortunately, we don’t yet have batteries that last forever, which means you’re likely to need pacemaker replacement surgery eventually.

Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that requires immediate medical attention. But how do you know if you have this problem? In this post, we describe the warning signs to watch for.

Understanding cholesterol can be confusing, but you probably know there’s “good” and “bad” cholesterol. Raising your good cholesterol can have health benefits. In this post we discuss how you can do that.

Coronary heart disease, the buildup of plaque in the arteries around your heart, is one of the most common cardiovascular issues. Understanding your risk factors, and making modifications where you can, lessens your chance of a heart attack.

You have a cramp in your calf. You probably don’t think it has anything to do with your heart, but it could. Leg pain could indicate a cardiovascular problem.

Heart palpitations can be startling and even scary. However, sometimes it’s normal for your heart to feel like it’s racing or it missed a beat. This post discusses when to and when not to worry.

You’ve had a blood test, and the results show that you have high triglycerides. How worried should you be? What should you do?

Many people think of heart disease as an issue that affects mostly men, but the truth is it’s the most common cause of death for men and women. Some of the symptoms of heart disease in women may look different, though.

If your doctor has recommended a vascular ultrasound, you may have some questions. In this post, we discuss the different types of vascular ultrasounds as well as describe the process so you know what to expect.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is incredibly common — and also represents a severe threat to your health. Here’s what you need to know about hypertension and treatment.

Understanding your cholesterol numbers can be confusing, and if you feel fine, do you really need to worry about high cholesterol? Here’s what you need to know when it comes to cholesterol.

Do your legs feel heavy or achy? Aching legs can be the result of something as simple as standing on a hard surface day after day, or it could be a symptom of heart disease.

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common condition that’s often undiagnosed but can lead to big problems. In this post we discuss the symptoms many people miss.

If your doctor has recommended a pacemaker for you, you may be wondering what the benefits are. In this post we consider a few of the situations when a pacemaker is recommended as well as the benefits of having one.

If you’ve been told you need a stress test, you might wonder what to expect. Here, we explain why you might need such a test, what a test entails, and what you should expect during your stress test.

The term arrhythmia refers to irregularities in your heartbeat. It’s a broad, general term, and if you’ve been told you have arrhythmia, it could mean several things.

Pain in your chest can be scary. But there are several reasons your chest might hurt. In this post, we describe some of the reasons you could have chest pain, and what you should do.

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.