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Health and Wellness | October 10, 2022
How to Lower Cholesterol Without Medication
Try these simple lifestyle changes to lower cholesterol and promote heart health. Cut saturated fat, add fiber, reduce stress and more.
Health and Wellness | October 6, 2022
What to Do When a Heart Attack Happens
Recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack and calling 911 can help save a life or prevent serious heart damage. Learn what to do.
Health and Wellness | September 22, 2022
How Does Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Affect Women?
On average, women develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat condition, later than men. AFib increases risk of stroke.
Health and Wellness | September 13, 2022
Hispanic Health: What Are Top Health Issues?
Hispanic are at higher risk for certain health issues, including diabetes, obesity, heart and liver disease. Learn about risk factors.
Health and Wellness | August 31, 2022
Leaky Heart Valve vs. Hole in Heart: What's the Difference?
Learn the signs and symptoms of a leaky heart valve and a hole in the heart and treatments, including minimally invasive procedures.
Health and Wellness | August 9, 2022
Are Varicose Veins Dangerous? (podcast)
A Scripps vascular surgeon explains the causes and treatments for varicose veins, which are mostly harmless but can signal health issues.
Health and Wellness | August 8, 2022
How Does Catheter Ablation Correct an Irregular Heartbeat?
Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for heart arrhythmias. New advances on the horizon include pulsed field ablation.
Health and Wellness | July 12, 2022
When Is a Slow Heart Rate a Problem? (podcast)
In this podcast, a Scripps cardiologist explains when a slow heart rate or bradycardia can be dangerous to your health and treatments.
Health and Wellness | July 5, 2022
Bradycardia: What Does a Slow Heart Rate Mean? (video)
A Scripps cardiologist explains the causes and treatments for bradycardia, or slow heart rate. It is more common in elderly people..
Health and Wellness | June 14, 2022
What Is Tachycardia? (podcast)
A Scripps cardiologist explains the causes and treatments for tachycardia, a fast heart rate condition that requires medical attention.