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Health and Wellness | March 18, 2024

Which Medicines and Foods Should a Heart Patient Avoid?

Learn why heart patients should avoid highly processed foods, foods high in saturated fat or sodium and certain medications.
Health and Wellness | March 15, 2024

What are the Most Common Heart Medications?

Patient takes medications to help manage heart condition.
A guide to medications for people who've had heart attacks or are at risk of heart problems. Learn how they work and who may need them.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2024

Newspaper Article Looks at New Treatment for AFib at Scripps

A San Diego Union-Tribune report highlighted a new treatment for atrial fibrillation. Read more about its exciting origins and benefits.
Scripps in the News | February 21, 2024

Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Getting New Attention from MDs

Scripps Clinic advanced heart failure specialist, J. Thomas Heywood, MD, discusses the ways Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome is being redefined.
News Releases | February 20, 2024

Scripps Cardiologist First in County to Use Newly Approved Device Targeting Heart Cells to Treat Irregular Heartbeat

Learn how this new technology targets specific cells in the heart without damaging surrounding tissue and more about pulsed field ablation.
Health and Wellness | February 13, 2024

10 Things to Know About Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

An EKG diagram of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm condition that can lead to stroke. Learn about the causes and treatments for AFib.
Health and Wellness | February 7, 2024

Are Keto Diets Dangerous for Your Heart Health?

Plates of keto diet foods.
A recent study discovered a link between the keto diet and heart disease. Learn the risks and benefits of this high-fat, low-carb diets.
Health and Wellness | February 2, 2024

What Are The Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Women?

Learn how to recognize the subtle symptoms of heart attack in women with these tips from Poulina Uddin, MD, a cardiologist at the Scripps Women’s Heart Center.
Health and Wellness | January 30, 2024

Heart Disease and Black Women: Risk Factors, Prevention Strategies

Three Black women gather in the kitchen to discuss heart healthy activities.
Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease. Learn the risk factors and prevention strategies that can save many lives.
Health and Wellness | January 30, 2024

What Are Signs of Heart Problems During Pregnancy? (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video featuring Drs. Daneshmand and Uddin discussing high risk pregnancies and heart issues.
Learn why some women develop heart-related problems during pregnancy and what high-risk pregnancy experts can do to help mom and baby.