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Health and Wellness | September 4, 2025

How Do Statins Work to Protect Your Heart?

Statin pills are used to lower cholesterol and help prevent and treat heart disease.
Learn how statin drugs help lower cholesterol, support healthy blood flow and protect against cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

ECMO Care at Scripps Saves Mother After Birth Emergency

Olivia Smoak pictured with her son on the swing at the playground. Advanced life support saved her from a rare birth complication.
Olivia Smoak survived a life-threatening birth crisis thanks to Scripps Health’s critical care team and advanced ECMO treatment.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

ECMO Ambulance Provides Safe Patient Transfers

Scripps Critical Care Transport Team load a patient into the ambulance.
Scripps’ ECMO ambulance delivers lifesaving ICU-level care, ensuring safe transport for the most critically ill patients.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

How to Diagnose and Treat a Stroke (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Kalafut discussing stroke.
Learn the signs and symptoms of stroke, why quick action matters and how treatment can save lives. Neurologist Mary Kalafut explains.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

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.
Health and Wellness | August 18, 2025

Spicy Food May Lower Blood Pressure

Research shows spicy foods may reduce salt cravings and help lower blood pressure. Find out how flavor can support heart health.
Health and Wellness | July 22, 2025

How to Fix a Leaky (Tricuspid) Heart Valve without Open Surgery (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Price discussing innovative devices to repair and replace leaky tricuspid heart valve.
Learn how a leaky tricuspid heart valve can be treated with minimally invasive procedures, no open heart surgery required.
Health and Wellness | July 3, 2025

Is It Indigestion or Heart Attack?

Heartburn from indigestion and heart attack pain can feel similar. Learn the difference and when to seek medical care. It could save your life.
Health and Wellness | July 1, 2025

Protect Your Heart Like It Was Your Home

An infographic illustrates how the heart can be described like a house with four chambers, plumbing and electrical system. When the heart needs repair, a cardiologist, interventional cardiologist, electrophysiologist or cardiovascular surgeon may be asked to help treat your heart.
Why is the heart like a house? See how cardiologists and other specialists act like plumbers, electricians and builders for your heart.
Health and Wellness | June 16, 2025

Alcohol and Heart Disease: What You Need To Know

Studies show alcohol, even in small amounts, may raise heart risks. Experts say cutting back is key to better heart health.