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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.
Scripps in the News | September 29, 2022

Scripps Cardiologist Discusses Chest Pain

Scripps Clinic cardiologist David Cork, MD, weighs in on the potential causes of chest pain in Health Central. Find out when they're life-threatening.
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 | 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 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.
News Releases | July 26, 2022

U.S. News Ranks Scripps No. 1 for Orthopedics in San Diego Region

U.S. News & World Report has named Scripps among the nation’s best in five specialties in the magazine’s annual “Best Hospitals” list.
News Releases | July 15, 2022

First Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Replacement in San Diego County Completed by Scripps Cardiologists

Scripps Clinic cardiologists recently became the first in San Diego to replace a tricuspid heart valve in a patient. Learn more about this key advancement.
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.