How Close Are We to Creating an Artificial Heart?
Two common types of artificial hearts include the heart-lung machine and mechanical heart. Learn more about the history and future of artificial heart technology.
What Is a Healthy Heart Rate?
Your heart rate is an excellent indicator of your overall health. Learn how to measure your heart rate, determine your target heart rate and more in our guide!
The Best Exercises for Heart Health
It is never too early or too late to care for your heart proactively. Whether you are enjoying the treasured days of youth or have lived and loved well through many years, your heart remains with you through it all. To help you take steps to strengthen your heart, we have compiled some of the […]
Breathing Techniques That Lower Your Blood Pressure
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common condition impacting nearly half of U.S adults. High blood pressure is consistently 130/80 mmHg or above. It occurs when your blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels with excessive force. It forces your heart to work harder and weakens the inside of your arteries, which can lead […]
Early Warning Signs of Congestive Heart Failure
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, impacting 659,000 people every year. It’s most common in people over age 65. Congestive heart failure is a life-threatening condition caused by various forms of heart disease and other complications. While the term failure makes it seem like your heart has stopped working, it just means your heart […]
How Smoking Affects Your Heart
Cigarettes contain more than 7,000 chemicals, and over 70 of these are linked to cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that around 16 million Americans have a disease caused by smoking. Smoking significantly increases a person’s risk of contracting serious diseases, and smoking itself can generate issues. It’s essential to understand the risks […]
How Does Family History Affect Your Risk of Heart Disease?
While you’ve probably heard that a family history of heart disease can affect your risk of developing it, you may not know why that’s the case. Depending on your family’s history and inherited conditions, you may face a higher risk of heart disease. Thankfully, you can always take medical and lifestyle measures to protect your […]
How Does a PET/CT Scan Work?
You probably heard of a PET/CT scan, but it can be challenging to understand what it is and how it works. “PET” stands for positron emission tomography and “CT” stands for computed tomography. A PET/CT scan allows doctors to visualize internal organs and tissue of the body. Doctors can order this scan to check different […]
How Heart Conditions Affect the Whole Body
Your heart is responsible for keeping every one of your organs in shape. That means that complications with the heart can be felt all over the body. At Modern Heart and Vascular Institute, we’re here to help you recognize and fight the signs of heart disease. Stay one step ahead of heart disease with Modern […]
The Comprehensive Guide to Cardiology
The Comprehensive Guide to Cardiology The cardiovascular system involves how the heart processes nutrients and oxygen in the blood, a process known as coronary circulation. The body’s circulation system consists of the coronary veins and coronary arteries. With age or an underlying medical condition, the body’s circulation system does not work as effectively, leading to […]