The electrophysiology team at Norton Heart & Vascular Institute has implanted the city’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker. What makes this device unique is its size, absence of leads that connect the device to a controller and ability to implant it with a minimally invasive procedure. The Aveir DR consists of two leadless pacemakers that…
According to the American Heart Association, there is a connection between the health of your heart and your brain, so the health of one depends on the other. Understanding the heart-brain connection is key for long-term wellness. Research shows a significant correlation between cardiovascular health and cognitive function, where maintaining a healthy heart can contribute…
Country music singer and Kentucky native Carly Pearce, shared with fans through social media that she was diagnosed with pericarditis, a condition impacting her heart. While she shared that she expects to make a full recovery, she wanted to be open about her diagnosis to educate others as well as encourage everyone to advocate for…
Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is the most common arrhythmia in adults and it increases with age. In A-fib, the heart’s upper chambers (atria) beat irregularly and chaotically and are out of sync with the lower chambers (ventricles). This chaotic electrical activity in the atria leads to irregular and sometimes rapid heartbeats. This irregular rhythm can lead…
If you have poor circulation in your feet, you’ve probably noticed weak or painful muscles when you walk, “pins and needles” tingling, pale skin, bulging veins or other symptoms. Don’t take poor blood circulation lightly. Your primary care provider can determine whether simple treatment options like regular massages, compression socks, putting your feet up and…
A new pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after completing clinical trials at Norton Pulmonary Specialists and other leading pulmonary hypertension treatment centers around the world. Sotatercept, sold under the brand name Winrevair, has been shown to increase exercise capacity, reduce symptoms that affect day-to-day activities and…
Getting older definitely increases your risk for a heart attack, but that doesn’t mean younger adults should ignore concerning symptoms. While the majority of first heart attacks happen around age 65 for men and 72 for women, there has been an increase in heart attacks in people under age 40, according to the American College…
You need some blood cholesterol. You couldn’t live without it. But if you have too much cholesterol, your body can’t use it all, and the effects can be cardiovascular disease. Excess cholesterol builds up in your arteries. It combines with other substances to form fatty deposits, or plaque. Year after year, the plaque builds up,…
Chest pain does not necessarily mean a heart attack. Other conditions can result in chest pain. Some, like heartburn, have nothing to do with the heart. Also, heart attacks don’t always cause chest pain. One study found 1 in 5 heart people had heart attacks without chest pain. With a heart attack, you may feel…
Hyperlipidemia means the levels of lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood are too high. There are no hyperlipidemia symptoms, but the condition can have serious consequences for your health. Lipids perform a number of important and useful functions in your body. Too much of these fatty compounds, however, can be harmful. With…
Syncope and seizure both can cause a loss of consciousness, but there are important differences. Syncope — commonly referred to as passing out or fainting — often results from a drop in blood pressure. Seizures, on the other hand, are caused by abnormal brain activity. The reason behind the abnormal activity may be epilepsy, stroke,…
Some people who experience migraine face an increased stroke risk, but there are ways to lessen the danger, according to Brian M. Plato, D.O., headache and migraine specialist with Norton Neuroscience Institute. Nearly 1 in 5 women have migraine three times the rate for men. In the United States alone, 28 million women experience migraine….