Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart rhythm problem that occurs when chaotic electrical impulses cause the heart’s two upper chambers (atria) to be out of synch with its two lower chambers (ventricles). The rapid firing of the electrical impulses from multiple areas in the atria causes the heart to Read More
Heart Health
What Your Cardiologist Would Want You to Know About Heart Failure
On average, a human heart beats more than 3,600 times per hour. (At least once per second.) So it’s no surprise that this hard-working muscle is susceptible to problems over time. Everyone knows about heart attacks, but there is a lot of confusion about congestive heart failure – mostly because Read More
Heart Disease Runs in the Family; How to Avoid it
When certain illnesses or medical conditions run in the family, your risk of either being born with or developing that condition increases. While rare, conditions that are caused by genetic mutations require immediate medical attention and often necessitate lifelong monitoring by a cardiologist or Read More
Cardiology Services at Intercoastal
Intercoastal Medical Group is a one-stop-shop for all your medical care needs. It offers medical care in 8 locations and with 100 doctors who specialize in over 20 different branches of medicine, including a 10,500 sq. ft. ambulatory surgical center. One of Intercoastal Medical Group’s best Read More
You’ve Turned 40, Watch Out for These Illnesses
For many, age is but a number. In fact, many people are just hitting their prime when they celebrate “the big 4-0.” However, while you may be healthy and in the best shape of your life, your body has still been functioning for four decades. Here are some illnesses that are quite common for those Read More
Heart Disease Risk Factors in Men
Heart disease, also referred to as cardiovascular disease can describe a number of conditions affecting the heart. Although heart disease includes conditions such as arrhythmias and congenital heart conditions (those present at birth), we are going to discuss those that are the result of Read More
