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Health and Wellness | February 28, 2020

Women and Heart Disease: Why Women’s Hearts Are Different

A group of smiling women with heart conditions put their arms around each other in support.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among all Americans. Women's symptoms can be different than what men experience. Learn more.
News Releases | January 31, 2020

Scripps Cardiologist First in California to Repair Tricuspid Heart Valve with Specially Designed Clip

A Scripps Clinic interventional cardiologist became the first in California to repair a tricuspid heart valve using a tiny experimental clip.
Scripps in the News | January 17, 2020

High Blood Pressure in White Collar Workers

Scripps cardiologist Dr. Kiyon Chung appeared on KUSI TV to discuss this blood pressure study and offer prevention tips.
Heart & Vascular | November 22, 2019

A Safe New Treatment for Aortic Stenosis

A Scripps cardiologist explains how the TAVR procedure has transformed care and recovery for those who need of aortic valve replacement.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2019

Former San Diego Charger Undergoes TAVR

NFL great Ed White chose Scripps to treat his aortic stenosis with a revolutionary procedure: transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2019

Patient Has Rare Mitral Valve Procedure

A cancer survivor continues to beat the odds after successfully having both her aortic and mitral valves replaced at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2019

Raising Awareness of Heart Disease in Women

Learn how red scarves knitted by Scripps volunteers provide support and encouragement to San Diego women who have heart disease.
Health and Wellness | October 9, 2019

Are All Fish Healthy to Eat?

Fresh salmon resting on a platter with herbs and other seasonings.
A Scripps cardiologist explains which type of fish is healthiest to eat. Fish high in mercury are not recommended.
Scripps in the News | October 7, 2019

Scripps Cardiologist Questions Controversial Study on Red Meat

A hamburger patty on a grill with dressing. Is it good for you?
A Scripps doctor recently discussed a study that questions the link between eating less red meat and reducing the risk of heart disease.
Health and Wellness | September 17, 2019

What Is TAVR Heart Valve Replacement? (podcast)

Cardiologist Paul Teirstein explains the benefits of minimally invasive TAVR heart valve replacement compared to open heart surgery.