CARDIAC REHABILITATION

In 2021 at the Euro 2020 football championships, Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen suddenly collapsed on the pitch, leaving the entire stadium and those watching the match live, in shock. The then-29-year-old midfielder had...

There are tons of great things passed down through families: heirlooms, recipes, pictures, and memories. Still, many things are less pleasant that are passed through family lines - one of these things is a higher risk for heart disease. If one or both of your parents have had a heart attack, you may be at risk for suffering the same fate, as it can indicate a strong family history of being genetically prone to heart attacks. It is by no means set in stone, but you should look into factors that may run in your family and take steps to promote a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Heart specialists are not general doctors. They have specialized and extensive education and training to study internal medicine and the heart. They diagnose, manage and treat heart conditions resulting in better patient outcomes.