Cardiac & Stroke
Radial Artery Stenting Offers A Quick Recovery
A new wrist approach to angioplasty offers patients an easier recovery with less chance of bleeding complications. What Every Woman Should Know About Heart Attacks
It’s surprising how many women have heart attacks without ever realizing it. It’s because their symptoms can be subtle and confused with stress, fatigue or just not feeling well. A Cardiac Emergency Changed Her Life
The symptoms of heart disease are often so subtle in women that they don’t recognize
them. Marylou Streznewski was more than surprised to learn she had life-threatening
heart disease. Get Specialized Emergency Care for Chest Pain
Many people ignore chest pain when it’s mild, but it can indicate an emergency and should be evaluated promptly. Doylestown Hospital is 1 of only 5 accredited chest pain centers in Delaware Valley. 5 ways you can reduce the plaque that causes a stroke
You can minimize plaque buildup in your carotid arteries just as you do for coronary arteries in your heart. Carotid Stenting: Stroke Prevention for High-Risk Patients
Doylestown Hospital offers an advanced option – carotid artery stenting – for certain high-risk patients How Low Should You Go? The Lowdown on LDL
The latest news about LDL (“bad”) cholesterol has many people wondering just how low they need to go to protect their heart health. Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Proves Less Is More
The smaller incisions used in minimally invasive procedures leave more patients enjoying faster recoveries and shorter hospital stays. EKGs May Not Predict Heart Disease
A commonly used test for chest pain – an electrocardiogram (EKG) – may not predict future heart problems, according to a new study What’s My True Risk for Heart Disease?
How can you prevent heart disease? You can start by understanding your individual risk factors and taking steps to manage them. Heart Institute Rated Among the Top in the Nation
The Heart Institute of Doylestown Hospital has once again earned multiple 5-star ratings for clinical excellence in a leading national survey.
Heart Scan Quickly Detects Blocked Arteries
In just a few seconds, a noninvasive heart scan can identify a blocked or narrowed artery. Should you ask your doctor about having one? Raising Heart Healthy Children
Pediatrician Karen David, MD, and Nutrition Therapist Kristin Morrow, RD, LDN, CDE, share ideas on how to help kids make healthy food choices and exercise every day. Keys to Managing Congestive Heart Failure
Challenging. Complex. Sometimes frightening. Congestive
heart failure (CHF) can be all of these. Now add to that list,
manageable. Could You Save a Life?
CPR guidelines change every few years, so even if you learned CPR at a younger age, you may need a refresher course. Meet the Chef: Dr. George Wiemann
Dr. George Wiemann is not only a cardiologist, but an avid chef as well. A participant in the Cardioloists' Cook-off, Dr. Wiemann knows how to psyche out the competition. New Medical Therapy Robot Helps Jack Glancy Move Again
Jack Glancy describes how a new therapy robot at Doylestown Hospital helped him move his arm after a paralyzing stroke. This Cool Suit May Save Your Brain
At Doylestown Hospital, cooling therapy can reduce the risk of brain damage following a heart attack. Controlling Your Temper
Don't let anger impact your health. Here are 6 tips to manage anger and help you keep your cool. Are You A Candidate For The New Clinical Trial for Atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up on the insides of your arteries. Local Talk Show Host Doesn’t Miss a Beat
Darryl Berger, program director for WNPV-1440 AM radio in Lansdale and host of the Comment Please talk show, had his pacemaker replaced at Doylestown Hospital The Little Red Dress Becomes a Classic: An Update on Women and Heart Disease
The Red Dress campaign alerts women that heart disease the leading cause of death in women. Prompt Action Improves Recovery From Stroke
Thanks to the quick action of his wife, Joseph Campbell received life-saving stroke treatment at Doylestown Hospital. The Power of 3 Hours
That’s the window of opportunity in which tPA can reduce the effects of stroke after the onset of symptoms. Eat Super Foods to Prevent Heart Disease
Discover super foods and how they can make you healthier Sodium-reducing tips
Keep table salt off the table A Closer Look at Food Labels and Trans Fats
3 moves to lower your blood pressure
Achy Legs
No Reason to Season With Salt
Water, Water – Good for the Heart
DASH Diet Helps Control Blood Pressure
A Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension | 
