Heart disease is the number one cause of death among Americans, often producing no or very subtle symptoms before heart attack strikes. That’s why many conditions and circumstances may warrant an echocardiogram to assess the condition of the heart and its important structures.
September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate greeting the advance of time with greater health and vitality, thanks in part to tremendous advances in medicine.
June is Men's Health Month, drawing attention to easy ways men can address and help prevent common health problems. We invite you to use the following guide as a reminder to schedule important health screenings as part of your overall fitness and health program.
February is all about hearts and flowers. Which is why this month been designated American Heart Month, drawing attention to the fact that heart disease is this country’s number one cause of death among men and women.
February is American Heart Month. During a time when many people are focused on Valentine’s hearts, it’s also a time to take stock of the muscle that keeps us alive and kicking.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the number one cause of death among Americans, striking approximately 610,000 men and women annually. To put it in perspective, heart disease accounts for 1 out of 4 deaths each year.
