Nurse survives heart attack after ignoring the signs A metro Detroit nurse is thankful to still be with us - as the veteran health care worker recently ignored the signs that something was wrong and suffered a major heart attack. She wants her story to be an example for us. Click Here to watch video Nurse survives heart attack after ignoring the signs
Live Q&A: Staying Heart Healthy Join us live for a special Heart Month Q&A. Dr. Koshy from Cardiovascular Consultants discusses women’s heart health, including the signs and symptoms of heart disease and preventive measures to help you stay heart healthy.
Cardiology is the specialty of medicine that is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The cardiologist is the medical professional with specific preparation to assist patients with cardiovascular problems, either as a clinician, or as a specialist in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The field of professional performance of cardiology includes the following aspects: Clinical cardiology Clinical cardiology remains the basic pillar of the specialty. The great development of diagnostic techniques makes it more necessary to…
An article was published on Henry Ford hospital website about Marilyn's Heart Journey. We wanted to share it with you. Marilyn Reckling, 85, of Rochester Hills, Michigan, was scheduled for knee replacement in January 2020. But when she visited her cardiologist for clearance prior to surgery, Sindhu Koshy, M.D., discovered Marilyn had critical aortic valve stenosis--a narrowing of the opening of the aortic valve that restricts blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta. The knee surgery was put…
Likewise, at Henry Ford hospitals, fewer patients were coming to the emergency department with heart attacks, said Dr. Samer Kazziha, chief of the cardiovascular department at Henry Ford Macomb. By the time they got to the hospital, it was too late and the damage was done, he said. "We were wondering what was happening, and why we weren’t seeing them," Kazziha said. The state data released Thursday, he said, "shows the patients who weren’t presenting were dying at home.…
Did you know the warning signs of a heart attack differ for men and women? Take a moment to learn about the warning signs of a heart attack. It might not be what you expect! Women And Heart Health Dr. Koshy talks about women and heart disease. She explains the role of hormones and its effects on cardiovascular health. Dr. Koshy expands her discussion to include the warning signs of heart attack and stroke. The role of cardiovascular risk…
Health Expo in Sterling Heights The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 22nd annual Healthy Living Expo Sept. 12 at the Sterling Heights Senior Center. An annual tradition that brings senior health front and center is adding another year to its history in Sterling Heights. The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 22nd annual Healthy Living Expo Sept. 12 at the Sterling Heights Senior Center. For instance, visitors may sit in and attend…
What is The Cardiovascular System? The heart and circulatory system also called the cardiovascular system make up the network that delivers blood to the body‘s tissues. With each heartbeat, blood is sent throughout our bodies, carrying oxygen and nutrients to all of our cells. The circulatory system is composed of the heart and blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillaries. Our bodies actually have two circulatory systems: The pulmonary circulation Is a short loop from the heart to the…
Heart diseases are one of the leading cause of deaths in the world. Each one us in this world wants to spend life with a healthy heart. To fulfill this wish, you must be responsible and show commitment to your heart health by adopting a healthy lifestyle. We can control our heart health by changing or adopting certain lifestyle modifications. However, there are some risks of heart diseases that are difficult to control as they are hereditary and related…