Diagnostic radiologist Pal Suranyi, MD, spoke with us about the kinds of imaging used to check for heart problems, the differences between a CT and an MRI and more.
Heart disease
How does diet and exercise affect heart failure?
Jordan Stansell, PA-C, knows how heart failure can impact your quality of life. She spoke with us on how diet and exercise affect heart failure, the impact of stress and more.
Medical Minute: How to prevent heart disease
“Heart disease is 80% preventable,” said Dr. Businaro, “And how you can prevent heart disease is to make sure you know your risk factors.” Modifiable risk factors, according to Dr. Businaro, include: Other risk factors, such as family history, aren’t things you can change, but they are important knowledge to have when considering your risk […]
Do diabetes and heart disease make you more sensitive to heat?
Jeremy Byrd, MD, explained why diabetes or heart disease can make you more sensitive to heat in the summer, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Why Southerners are more likely to have heart disease
Cardiologist Lauren Holliday, MD, explained why Southerners are more likely to have heart disease and what you can do to reduce your risk.
Why kidney disease, heart disease and diabetes are connected
Nephrologist Carlos F. Zayas, MD, explained why kidney disease, heart disease and diabetes are connected and what you can do.