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A woman places her hand on on her husband's chest at a holiday celebration with Christmas trees in the background.
Health and Wellness | November 14, 2025

How to Prevent Holiday Heart Syndrome

Overindulging during the holidays can trigger heart rhythm issues, particularly atrial fibrillation. Follow our prevention tips.
A patient gets ready for a CT scan.
Health and Wellness | October 14, 2025

Should You Get a Calcium Score Test?

A calcium score test uses a CT scan to detect artery plaque and help assess your risk of heart disease before symptoms appear.
An EKG diagram of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Health and Wellness | September 17, 2025

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib10): Must-Know Facts

Learn symptoms, causes and treatment options for atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of irregular heartbeat.
Statin pills are used to lower cholesterol and help prevent and treat heart disease.
Health and Wellness | September 4, 2025

How Do Statins Work to Protect Your Heart?

Learn how statin drugs help lower cholesterol, support healthy blood flow and protect against cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Olivia Smoak pictured with her son on the swing at the playground. Advanced life support saved her from a rare birth complication.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

ECMO Care at Scripps Saves Mother After Birth Emergency

Olivia Smoak survived a life-threatening birth crisis thanks to Scripps Health’s critical care team and advanced ECMO treatment.
Scripps Critical Care Transport Team load a patient into the ambulance.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

ECMO Ambulance Provides Safe Patient Transfers

Scripps’ ECMO ambulance delivers lifesaving ICU-level care, ensuring safe transport for the most critically ill patients.
Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Kalafut discussing stroke.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2025

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

Learn the signs and symptoms of stroke, why quick action matters and how treatment can save lives. Neurologist Mary Kalafut explains.
Patient takes medications to help manage heart condition.
Health and Wellness | August 19, 2025

What are the Most Common Heart Medications?

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.
Thumbnail for video featuring Dr. Price discussing innovative devices to repair and replace leaky tricuspid heart valve.
Health and Wellness | July 22, 2025

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

Learn how a leaky tricuspid heart valve can be treated with minimally invasive procedures, no open heart surgery required.