People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) require treatment to control their heart rate, heart rhythm and coagulation. It’s a serious but manageable condition, but it doesn’t mean you can’t keep on leading a full and active life. Self-care and spiritual wellness are important for any care management plan because they speak directly to the twin needs…
Category: Cardiac Services
The Role of the Gut in Heart Health
When you think of your gut, heart health probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, ongoing studies show that the gut affects nearly all of the systems in the body including the cardiovascular system. A healthy gut boosts your immune system and produces substances that the body needs to function, while an…
Heart Sound Recorder Test
Your Heart is the Most Important Muscle in the Body. Every day, your heart beats 100,000 times, sending 2,000 gallons of blood flowing through your body. The Heart Sound Recorder is a computer-based, general wellness monitor which uses the principles of auscultation to observe heart sounds. The heart’s reaction to stressors, (such as…