Karing Hearts Cardiology

Your body produces cholesterol to help maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, cellular function and brain function. Learn what your numbers should be and how to attain them.

Men and women often experience different symptoms of heart disease. As the leading cause of deaths in the US, knowing the symptoms of coronary artery disease can help prevent delayed treatment.

Blood thinners can be grouped into two main categories, antiplatelet agents and oral anticoagulants. In general, both aim to prevent blood clots, but they do so in different ways. Essentially, the same end goal but different means to reach that end goal.

Varicose veins are an abnormal dilatation of the veins in your lower legs. Typically, you will notice large, rope-like veins with discoloration in their lower extremities. Learn more about varicose vein symptoms, treatments and prevention options!

Between celebratory dinners and desserts, traveling to visit friends and family and constantly changing schedules, the holiday season can be very overwhelming. Check out some tips to help you combat these unhealthy holiday habits!

Eating healthy can improve your sleep, concentration and energy levels. Maintaining a healthy body weight and lifestyle reduces your risk of chronic medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Knowing your blood pressure is an easy first step in reducing your risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. By taking your blood pressure on a regular basis, you not only reduce your risk of chronic medical conditions, but you and your physician can manage your high blood pressure, commonly known as “the silent killer”.

AFib, short for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, are common arrhythmias where the upper portions of your heart (the atria) are not contracting in a rhythmic fashion with the lower chambers of your heart (the ventricles).