Medically Reviewed by Carmen M. Piccolo, DO Heart failure is a complex condition that can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life. In a recent interview Dr. Carmen Piccolo, a Vascular Surgeon at McLeod Health, explains the ins and outs of heart failure, the management options available, and how a new procedure, […]
Medically Reviewed by Kazim Aykent, MD Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but despite its prevalence, there are still many misconceptions about heart attacks—what they are, how they happen, and what we can do to prevent them. Dr. Kazeem Aykent, an interventional cardiologist at McLeod Health, explores the key aspects […]
Minnesota is home to the biggest group of Somali immigrants in the United States. As of 2015, there were at least 31,400 living around the state – and mostly in the Twin Cities. Yet we have realized that the medical community knows very little about their health and well-being needs. Heart disease is the No. […]
Medically Reviewed by Ravi H. Parikh, MD When it comes to heart disease, many people are familiar with conditions like heart attacks or irregular heart rhythms, but there’s another category of heart-related issues that doesn’t always get as much attention—structural heart disease. Dr. Ravi Parikh, an interventional cardiologist at McLeod Health, breaks down what makes […]
Dr. Prabal GuhaMcLeod Cardiology Associates Dr. Carmen PiccoloMcLeod Vascular Associates More than six million Americans are living with heart failure and over 900,000 new cases are being diagnosed each year. By the year 2030, the American Heart Association predicts nearly eight million Americans will be living with heart failure. The body needs the blood pumped […]
Medically Reviewed by Evans P. Holland, MD Dr. Evans Holland, a cardiologist with McLeod Health, explains the surprising connection between your teeth and heart disease. Oral health is often seen as a cosmetic concern, but the state of your mouth may have far-reaching effects on your overall health—particularly your heart. In general, oral health and […]
Medically Reviewed by Alan M. Blaker, MD Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Half of the people who have heart attacks will not have any symptoms prior to their heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood […]
Diabetes and heart diseases are known to co-exist and contribute to the development of each other in various ways. From clogged blood vessels to cardiac failure, diabetes can affect the heart in many ways by interfering with the ability of this vital organ to pump blood to all the parts of the body. The risk […]
Medically Reviewed by Brian P. Wall, MD McLeod Cardiologist Dr. Brian Wall explains some of the significant heart issues that can cause difficulty breathing and how patients can help manage their symptoms. ’Heart failure’ is a term we use to describe a group of symptoms, which includes shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, especially when […]
Medically Reviewed by Donald Bartlett, MD McLeod primary care physician Dr. Donald Bartlett explains how COPD and heart disease are frequently linked and can have worse outcomes when they occur together. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a common lung disease caused by damage to the airways or other parts of the lung. COPD […]
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