Whenever you hear of a “sudden death” heart attack, you may wonder how things got that bad without any warning. Perhaps it was because the warnings weren’t given the value they possess. How can a toothache mean a heart attack, after all? Knowing what subtle signs to look for could save a life. Clubbing Fingers: ...
I am an Echocardiographer, which means I perform Echocardiograms as a profession. I often get the question: What is an Echocardiogram? Simply put, an Echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. Most people understand the concept of how an ultrasound works: A medical sonographer places an ultrasound probe against your skin and takes pictures of ...
You have just seen your cardiologist, and she has decided that your heart and its behaviors and functionalities need to be observed by a Cardiac Event Monitor. It sounds a little scary, and you are left wondering just what you’re in for during this examination period. If you’re anything like me, you have asked your ...
Lupus, an inflammatory autoimmune disease, is the perfect con man: instead of presenting as only one or two distinctive symptoms, lupus disguises itself behind a battery of them. Of these, one of the most common is chest pain. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Chest pain = heart disease, right? Well, maybe. Or maybe not. ...
If you’re one of the thousands of people wondering what to do with their lives but don’t have the time or money to get a 4 year college degree, you may be interested in becoming a cardiac sonographer. If you’re like most people you’ve probably never heard of this profession. Actually it’s this lack of ...
The path to becoming a cardiologist is not short or simple. It takes many years of training to become a cardiologist. Cardiologists are highly specialized doctors who focus on the medical treatment of the heart. Although it is difficult to become a cardiologist, ultimately it can be a very rewarding career. This article will outline ...
You’ve been to your cardiologist and she wants to get a better idea of what is going on with your heart. She has ordered you a Holter Monitor. What does that mean for you, the patient, and what will the experience be like? If you’re anxious or even curious about what this study has in ...
