Once you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease, the most important thing is to begin managing and slowing the symptoms. Because heart disease is a diagnosis
Nuclear Cardiology Nuclear cardiology refers to non-invasive tests that use a small amount of a radioactive substance to evaluate heart disease. These tests include SPECT
Traveling a long distance (4+ hours) can put many people at risk of developing blood clots, also known as DVT (deep vein thrombosis). While this
What is Peripheral Vascular Disease? Also known as PVD, Peripheral Vascular Disease is a circulation disorder in your blood vessels that cause blockages, narrowing, or
What Is An Electrocardiogram (EKG) An EKG or Electrocardiogram is a very common cardiac evaluation procedure. This simple and painless procedure shows your doctor a
Have you ever left a Central Georgia Cardiologist appointment and wished you’d asked more questions? You’re not alone, in fact, your cardiologist probably wishes you’d
What Is Structural Heart Disease? Structural Heart Disease is an abnormality of the heart that does not have an effect on the blood vessels in
What Is Coronary Angioplasty? Coronary angioplasty is an interventional cardiology procedure to open up blocked or narrowed arteries. When plaque builds up over time, it
The following infographic was originally published by The American Heart Association. Factors that play into your risk for Heart Disease: Age Gender Family History Smoking
