The Subtle Signs Your Heart May Need Help
Heart failure sounds frightening, and many people assume it means the heart has stopped working. In reality, heart failure means the heart cannot pump blood effectively enough to meet the body’s needs.
Heart & Vascular
Vaping, Smoking, or Nicotine Pouches: Which Is Worst for Your Heart?
Nicotine products have evolved from traditional cigarettes to vapes and nicotine pouches. Many young adults assume newer options are safer. But when it comes to your heart, none are risk-free.
Understanding Women’s Heart Disease and the Risks That Matter Most
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States—yet many women still underestimate their risk.
So You Need a Heart Cath: Here's What to Expect
For many patients, the words "heart catheterization" can sound intimidating. However, Dr. Harry Hicklin, IV, says this minimally invasive procedure is a vital tool for diagnosing and treating heart disease.
Why Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Is Important
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are a serious but often silent condition. Ruptured aneurysms are the 15th leading cause of death in the United States and the 10th leading cause for men over age 55.
Pulmonary Embolism: A Silent Danger
Imagine going about your day—working, traveling, or even just resting—when suddenly you're short of breath, your chest feels tight, and something doesn't feel right. These could be the subtle signs of a pulmonary embolism.
5 Myths About Heart Disease
Jan 31, 2025, 2:42 PM
by
Allison Sanford
Knowing the facts about heart disease can help you proactively take steps to maintain your heart health. Here are five common myths about heart disease—and the facts that debunk them.
Warning Signs of Enlarged Heart
Women and Stroke
In addition to general risk factors, such as family history, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, lack of exercise and being overweight, women are faced with additional hormone-related risk factors for stroke.
A Better Way to Treat Blood Clots
Watch the first episode of HealthCast, our new video series. This episode features the innovative technology Lexington Medical Center offers to treat blood clots that has better outcomes and a faster recovery time than blood thinners.
