Aug
18
Buckeye Heart & Vascular Institute is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our patients, and that includes educating them on important procedures like echocardiograms. Cardiovascular procedures can be scary if you’re not familiar with them, so take some time… - By Buckeye Heart Team
Jun
23
There are many simple ways to keep your heart healthy and prevent long-term problems. Understanding how the heart works, and finding ways to keep it healthy, may help you improve heart health. While some cardiovascular problems are caused by hereditary… - By Buckeye Heart Team
May
23
Understanding heart valve disease and its effect on cardiovascular health is important so you can get the care you need. Heart valve disease occurs when one or more of the four heart valves isn’t working properly. This can lead to… - By Buckeye Heart Team
Apr
29
Congestive heart failure is a serious condition where the heart can not pump blood effectively. However, with the correct diagnosis, heart failure can be treated by your cardiologist. Methods for Diagnosing Congestive Heart Failure There are multiple methods that can… - By Buckeye Heart Team
Dec
26
What Is Arrhythmia And What Does It Do? Cardiac ablations are typically performed to address arrhythmias. A cardiac ablation scars or destroys tissue in the heart to eliminate abnormal heart rhythm. A cardiac ablation prevents abnormal electrical impulses from reaching the heart, therefore distributing the arrhythmia.… - By Buckeye Heart Team
Nov
30
What Is A Nuclear Stress Test? A cardiologist may perform different types of stress test to asses the condition of your heart, including a nuclear stress test. A nuclear stress test, also known as myocardial perfusion imagining, shows how well blood flows… - By Buckeye Heart Team
Oct
31
Heart disease is described as any condition that can affect the function, health, or overall condition of the heart. It remains one of the leading causes of death for both men and women in the United States. If you are… - By Buckeye Heart Team
Sep
20
Understanding how the heart works and finding ways to keep it healthy may help you improve your heart health. Although certain cardiovascular issues are due to factors like genetics and family history; other times, cardiovascular issues can develop due to changeable factors like poor… - By Buckeye Heart Team
Sep
14
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Learning ways to improve your heart health may help reduce your risk of developing heart disease. The first step is understanding the risk of heart disease. The best way to asses your specific risks… - By Buckeye Heart Team