EKG vs. ECG: What’s the difference?

5 years ago

EKGs and ECGs are the same thing and both stand for ‘electrocardiogram.’ The abbreviation EKG comes from the German “elektrokardiogramm.”…

Heart disease and COVID-19: 4 common questions answered

5 years ago

This post answers all your questions regarding coronavirus and its influence on heart disease. Learn about possible risks and preventive…

Atrial Fibrillation: The Basics

5 years ago

This blog post explains the basics you need to know about atrial fibrillation. Learn what are atrial fibrillation symptoms and…

Stress: An underappreciated risk factor for heart disease

5 years ago

In the early 20th century, Sir William Osler, the father of American Medicine recognized the relationship between the “wear and…

What is a healthy blood pressure?

5 years ago

Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force your blood exerts against your arterial walls throughout your body.   Systolic…

A plug for eating more plants

5 years ago

I once heard a well-known cardiologist speaking at a conference say that if everyone went vegan, cardiologists would be out…

Coronary artery calcium scores. Should I get one?

5 years ago

A coronary calcium score is a low-resolution CT scan of your heart which identifies calcium in your coronary arteries. Coronary…

New recommendations about daily Aspirin

5 years ago

Cardiologists have long lauded the benefits of baby aspirin for the prevention of heart attacks and strokes. But that old…

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