Articles tagged with 'Cardiology' | OSF HealthCare

Heart Valve Disease is a growing problem among older adults. It can happen to anyone and the risk increases as you age, but it's problem that's treatable. 

A new era of advanced cardiology care is on the horizon for patients at OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park, Ill.

People with diabetes are at a greater risk for heart disease and related issues.

A recent study shows that older adults who walk 6,000 steps a day can  reduce their chances of a heart attack by 50%. But there are other ways to get in those important steps. 

The heart yearns for sleep. With too little or too much sleep, we can experience long-lasting health problems. For adults, enough sleep is 7-8 hours. Getting 6 or fewer hours of sleep has significant health risks. One in particular is …

There’s a lot more to it than just grabbing every “reduced fat” item off the grocery store shelf.

Caffeinated drinks are again in the news for their impact on your health.

Now is the perfect time to take stock of heart health.

Heart attack symptoms can sometimes seem like everyday pain, so it's important to know the signs and call 9-1-1 quickly.

Según un estudio publicado en Journal Pediatrics, la obesidad precoz puede provocar problemas de salud física y mental a lo largo de toda la vida.

Con la vuelta a la escuela, los consultorios médicos se llenan de niños que necesitan chequeos, vacunas y, en algunos casos, chequeos cardíacos.  

Atrial fibrillation also known as Afib, the most common type of heart arrhythmia. More than 12 million people could have Afib by 2030. 

Obesity early in life can lead to life-long physical and mental health challenges. Dr. Frank Han breaks down how to maintain a heart-healthy diet and healthy lifestyle.

Whether developed or inherited, heart conditions can play a role in athletics. Early screenings can help form a plan moving forward.

A new pulmonary valve allows some patients to have a new lease on life. The new technology aims to enhance patients' daily lives, and extend their life-spans.

A key to having a heart-healthy lifestyle is sleep. OSF HealthCare doctors describe how poor sleeping habits can have negative long-lasting impacts.

A cutting-edge stroke drug recently rolled out at OSF HealthCare, Tenecteplase, is already turning the tide for people who have suffered a stroke.

Mark Pohl thought he might not live to see his grandchildren grow up. But thanks to his medical team at OSF HealthCare and life-saving technology, the Navy veteran has a new lease on life. 

First responders may not live as long as others due to the stress of the job. OSF HealthCare wants to change that by educating about screenings.

It’s important for kids to establish good eating behaviors early. An OSF HealthCare pediatrician has a checklist for parents.

As we prepare to spring forward this weekend, health experts issue a wake-up call to Congress on daylight saving time.

An OSF HealthCare cardiologist has studied how heart rate variability aligns with and benefits from certain musical numbers.

For heart attack survivors, the following weeks  are crucial. That's where a LifeVest®, a wearable defibrillator, can help if they experience lethal arrhythmias.

Patients of OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in the greater Riverbend community will soon have access to a comprehensive network of pediatric providers through a recently-announced strategic affiliation with SSM Health.

Good news for coffee drinkers! A new study indicates that a daily java habit has the power to lower heart disease and stroke risk.

Patients in Alton and surrounding areas needing cardiovascular care can now benefit from a new strategic affiliation of OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center and SLUCare Physician Group, in partnership with SSM Health.The affiliation better …

Abraham Kocheril, MD, chuckles as he remembers how doctors, decades ago, used weights and pulleys to get pacemaker and defibrillator leads out of a patient’s body.Medicine has come a long way since then. Doctors now commonly use mechanical tools for …

Patients of OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in the greater Riverbend community will soon have access to a comprehensive network of specialty and subspecialty physicians through the formation of a new strategic affiliation with SSM …