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Health and Wellness | February 28, 2020
Women and Heart Disease: Why Women’s Hearts Are Different
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among all Americans. Women's symptoms can be different than what men experience. Learn more.
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 | 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.
Health and Wellness | September 10, 2019
A Minimally Invasive Alternative to Open Heart Surgery (video)
Minimally invasive heart valve replacement is now available for most heart patients who need it and prefer this over open heart surgery.
Health and Wellness | August 5, 2019
Teaching Women to Take Charge of Their Heart Health
Scripps offers programming and services that help women live heart-healthy lives grounded in a strong support network.
Health and Wellness | July 10, 2019
How to Prevent Cryptogenic Stroke with the PFO Occluder (video)
PFO is a condition that puts some at risk of cryptogenic stroke. A Scripps cardiologist explains how a medical device reduces that risk.