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7 Worst Things for a Woman's Heart

February 18, 2019

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States — killing one woman every 76 seconds — yet only one out of five American...

5 Heart Attack Risks You Rarely Hear About

February 14, 2019

Many times your heart’s health is slowly compromised by conditions like diabetes, obesity or chronic stress, which could manifest into a heart...

Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

August 21, 2018

Summer is a season of sun-soaked gatherings and grilling out. Amid all the cookouts and events, it can be tempting to help yourself to just one...

All Heart: Little Changes Add Up for a Heart-Healthy...

August 21, 2018

Losing weight is the best way to boost your heart health but extreme diets and lifestyle changes are often too much change to keep up long-term...

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The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

August 15, 2018

The risk factors may be the same, but understanding the differences between a stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest could mean the difference...

High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

August 15, 2018

Having high cholesterol can lead to serious health complications, including heart attack and stroke. Learn what cholesterol is, its causes, risk...

If I’m having a heart attack, can LewisGale Hospital...

May 19, 2015

Absolutely, we can care for you! LewisGale Hospital Montgomery is the first hospital in the New River Valley to have a Percutaneous Coronary ...

What Should I do if I get Chest Pain?

February 2, 2015

An acute episode of chest discomfort could be related to a condition called angina, which describes discomfort in the chest related to coronary...

What is a Stent?

February 2, 2015

A stent is a medical device that supports tissue, but most commonly, the term refers to a specific medical device that is placed into an artery...

Why should I be concerned about my blood pressure?

February 2, 2015

When your blood pressure is high it puts stress on your heart, lungs, brain, kidneys, and blood vessels. Over time, this condition can damage...

What lifestyle changes should I make after a heart...

February 2, 2015

Many daily habits can improve your heart health and reduce your risk of having another heart attack.

What are the best exercises for heart health?

February 2, 2015

Walking, running, swimming, biking, weight training and yoga are all excellent exercises for heart health.

LewisGale Regional Health System Blog

Cardiology

7 Worst Things for a Woman's Heart

5 Heart Attack Risks You Rarely Hear About

Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

All Heart: Little Changes Add Up for a Heart-Healthy...

The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

If I’m having a heart attack, can LewisGale Hospital...

What Should I do if I get Chest Pain?

What is a Stent?

Why should I be concerned about my blood pressure?

What lifestyle changes should I make after a heart...

What are the best exercises for heart health?

LewisGale Regional Health System Blog

Cardiology

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