Staying Heart Healthy for the Holidays

According to research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, more heart attack deaths happen during holiday season than any other time of year. The study reported that more cardiac arrests are reported on December 25 than any other day of the year, with December 26 reporting the second largest numbers and January 1 the third highest. With the added stress of a pending snow storm for the holiday travel week,  Sam Kazziha, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Henry Ford…

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The Nation Goes Red in February

The first Friday each February, American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to news anchors, neighborhoods to online communities; this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke. Michiganders will come together next month in February to show their support for the fight against heart disease and stroke. American Heart Month, a yearly celebration in February that began in…

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Health Talk with Cardiologist, Sindhu Koshy M.D.

Did you know the warning signs of a heart attack differ for men and women? Take a moment to learn about the warning signs of a heart attack. It might not be what you expect!  Women And Heart Health Dr. Koshy talks about women and heart disease. She explains the role of hormones and its effects on cardiovascular health. Dr. Koshy expands her discussion to include the warning signs of heart attack and stroke. The role of cardiovascular risk…

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health expos in sterling heights
Belinda Kabodian RN from St. Johns Providence checks the blood pressure of Karen Kemp from Utica.

Health expo ‘not just for elderly seniors’

Health Expo in Sterling Heights The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 22nd annual Healthy Living Expo Sept. 12 at the Sterling Heights Senior Center. An annual tradition that brings senior health front and center is adding another year to its history in Sterling Heights. The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 22nd annual Healthy Living Expo Sept. 12 at the Sterling Heights Senior Center. For instance, visitors may sit in and attend…

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TAVR Procedure – An Alternative to Open-heart Valve Replacement

First TAVR Procedure Performed at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Doctors performed the first two catheter-based replacements of an aortic heart valve Aug. 7 at Henry Ford Macomb. TAVR may be offered as an option for patients whose advanced age, frailty or degree of heart damage makes open-heart surgery particularly challenging. Both patients noticed improved symptoms shortly after TAVR. They were both released Aug. 8 and are recovering comfortably at home. Congratulations to the whole team! Read more. “This minimally invasive, revolutionary procedure to replace…

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