What Are Defibrillators?

What Are Defibrillators?

A defibrillator is a device that can restore normal heart rhythm through the delivery of a high-energy electric shock to the heart. Defibrillators can disrupt life-threatening arrhythmias to prevent cardiac arrest from occurring, or they can restart a heart that has...
Spring 2023 Covid-19 Update

Spring 2023 Covid-19 Update

Three years after our first podcast episode about COVID-19 and the heart, Dr. Baucum revisits that topic to share new updates. Listen to this episode of “Heart to Heart” to learn more about what is new with COVID-19, what impacts the response to COVID-19 had on heart...
The WATCHMAN™

The WATCHMAN™

The WATCHMAN™ device offers several benefits. It reduces the risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation while minimizing the long-term use of blood thinners, which can have side effects and require frequent monitoring. Additionally, the device can...
Stroke Awareness Month

Stroke Awareness Month

Stroke Awareness Month is recognized in May every year. It’s a good time for everyone to learn or remind themselves about the risk factors, symptoms, and what to do if you or someone else experiences a stroke.   A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is...
Spring 2023 Covid-19 Update

The Vein Center

We all know that gravity is essential for life on Earth. Did you know that gravity also plays a role in your vascular health and affects varicose veins? In this episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Baucum talks about all things varicose veins, venous disease and...