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Advanced Hemodynamic Support Devices And Heart Pumps: Impella® Vs. ECMO

Advanced Hemodynamic Support Devices And Heart Pumps: Impella® Vs. ECMO

There are a number of devices used to provide hemodynamic support to patients with critical life-threatening conditions. In our latest blog, we break down the differences between percutaneous ventricular assist devices and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and how they are used in patient care.

Set Yourself Up For Success In 2024

Set Yourself Up For Success In 2024

Set yourself up for a successful 2024 with expert tips from Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists. Learn how to avoid common resolution pitfalls and how to set achievable goals. Learn how to adopt effective strategies like short-term goals, 30-day challenges, public accountability, meticulous planning and progress tracking for lasting health improvements. Read the full blog to learn more.

Venous Thromboembolism: What To Know

Venous Thromboembolism: What To Know

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a blood clot that forms in the veins. VTE is a serious condition that can be fatal, which is why it’s important to know the risk factors, symptoms and what action to take.   Types Of Venous Thromboembolism   The type of VTE...

The Correlation Between Diabetes and Heart Health

The Correlation Between Diabetes and Heart Health

The Correlation Between Diabetes and Heart Health   Although many people are aware of the high rates of heart disease in the United States, many others are unaware of the diabetes epidemic and the connection it has to the prevalence of cardiovascular disease.  ...

What Is Syncope?

What Is Syncope?

The word “syncope” may sound like a complicated medical condition, but syncope simply means to faint. Fainting or passing out is a loss of consciousness for a brief period of time. Presyncope is the term used to describe the lightheaded feeling that a person...

Ventricular Assist Devices And How They Help Treat Vascular Diseases

Ventricular Assist Devices And How They Help Treat Vascular Diseases

Although there are different types of ventricular assist devices, the goal of each ventricular assist device (VAD) is the same: to pump blood from the lower chambers of a weakened or failing heart to the body. VADs are mechanical devices that ensure consistent blood...

Stress Test: What To Expect

Stress Test: What To Expect

A stress test is one of the diagnostic tools that cardiologists can use to assess your heart function. Stress tests reveal how well your heart works under an increased workload to help diagnose heart disease and assess your risk for a heart attack.   Stress tests...

Heart Failure: The Different Types and What You Should Know

Heart Failure: The Different Types and What You Should Know

Heart failure is a chronic condition that means the heart muscles have become weak, and the heart is no longer working as well as it should. As heart failure progresses, it can affect blood flow around the body and cause damage to other organs. Heart failure typically...

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...

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...