Health & Wellness – Page 29

Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack by Dr. Jeffrey Wuhl

by mg_user | Jul 8, 2013 | Health & Wellness

As a cardiologist, I’ve run into a similar problem over the years: there is much confusion about what defines a heart attack or “myocardial infarction” (MI) and what defines cardiac arrest or “sudden cardiac death” (SCD). I have often had patients tell me that their...

Navigating Medicare: What is Covered by Your Plan?

by mg_user | Jul 3, 2013 | Health & Wellness

Medicare is government-subsidized health insurance for individuals over 65, as well as those with specific medical conditions. According to a recent AARP article, 57 million people nationwide rely on Medicare to cover things like doctor visits, hospitalizations and...

5 Tips for Keeping Your Heart Healthy as You Age

by mg_user | Apr 30, 2013 | Health & Wellness

The term “heart disease” is an umbrella term that includes a variety of heart conditions, including coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and cardiomyopathy to name a few. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Heart disease does not...