Explore our latest articles and topics related to heart care. Browse Topics All topics Arrhythmia Cardiovascular Prevention Heart Failure Heart Surgery Interventional Cardiology Patient Stories Structural Heart Vascular Care Women’s Heart Health January 24, 2024Can I monitor my blood pressure at home?Whether you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure or you are simply at risk of the condition,...Read ArticleDecember 13, 2023What is cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome?When the body is functioning at its best, all the different parts work collaboratively. So, it makes...Read ArticleDecember 07, 2023Can taking a semaglutide help keep my heart healthy?If you’ve turned on the TV at any time in the past year, odds are that you’ve seen an ad for a s...Read ArticleJuly 17, 2023Is bempedoic acid an alternative to a statin?If you’ve flipped on the news recently, you may have seen reports about a new medication ...Read ArticleJune 19, 2023What is metabolic syndrome and how can I prevent it?Metabolic syndrome is incredibly common in the United States. In fact, 1 in 3 adults struggle with m...Read ArticleMarch 06, 2023Where to start your nutrition journeyWith all the conflicting information out there, making healthy food choices can quickly become overw...Read ArticleOctober 11, 2022How Do I Know if My Heart Health is OK?A loved one recently had a heart attack, and now you find yourself wondering about your own heart he...Read ArticleJune 21, 2022One Way to Prevent Cardiac Disease Before it StartsWhat is Cardiovascular Prevention? When it comes to healthcare, prevention can be defined as stoppin...Read ArticleJune 06, 2022Heart-Healthy Fruits & Veggies for Summer DaysSummer is here! While we have hot weather, vacations and cookouts to enjoy, it is also important to ...Read ArticleApril 05, 2022The Facts to Know About Genetics & Heart DiseaseYou’ve probably heard about heart disease and other medical conditions “running in the f...Read ArticleMarch 10, 2022The Silent Dangers of High CholesterolSome of the risk factors for heart disease are pretty obvious. If you’re a smoker, you know you sm...Read ArticleFebruary 11, 2022Valentine’s Gifts to Give Your Love’s Heart Health a BoostValentine’s Day is a chance for us to show love to those who matter most. Why not show a little ex...Read ArticleOctober 20, 20215 Foods that Lower Blood PressureManaging blood pressure is crucial for a healthy heart, and at Georgia Heart Institute, our experts ...Read ArticleJune 04, 20215 Steps You Can Take To Lower Your Blood PressureIf you’ve been told you have high blood pressure, you aren’t alone! In fact, you’re in good co...Read ArticleFebruary 15, 2021Are you a Candidate for a Coronary Calcium Scan?by: Tracy Greer, CT Technologist Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of dea...Read ArticleOctober 13, 20209 Key Risk Factors For Heart Disease Everyone Should KnowWhen it comes to a condition as common as heart disease – the leading cause of death for both men ...Read ArticleJune 25, 2020Good Cholesterol vs. Bad Cholesterol: What You Need To KnowWhile most of us know that having high cholesterol doesn’t necessarily boost heart health, is it r...Read ArticleJune 17, 2020What Does It Mean to Have High Blood Pressure?While high blood pressure (AKA: hypertension) may be common – affecting nearly 1 out of every 3 U....Read ArticleNovember 11, 20196 Surprising Facts About Heart DiseaseCardiovascular (heart) disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United St...Read Article
January 24, 2024Can I monitor my blood pressure at home?Whether you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure or you are simply at risk of the condition,...Read Article
December 13, 2023What is cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome?When the body is functioning at its best, all the different parts work collaboratively. So, it makes...Read Article
December 07, 2023Can taking a semaglutide help keep my heart healthy?If you’ve turned on the TV at any time in the past year, odds are that you’ve seen an ad for a s...Read Article
July 17, 2023Is bempedoic acid an alternative to a statin?If you’ve flipped on the news recently, you may have seen reports about a new medication ...Read Article
June 19, 2023What is metabolic syndrome and how can I prevent it?Metabolic syndrome is incredibly common in the United States. In fact, 1 in 3 adults struggle with m...Read Article
March 06, 2023Where to start your nutrition journeyWith all the conflicting information out there, making healthy food choices can quickly become overw...Read Article
October 11, 2022How Do I Know if My Heart Health is OK?A loved one recently had a heart attack, and now you find yourself wondering about your own heart he...Read Article
June 21, 2022One Way to Prevent Cardiac Disease Before it StartsWhat is Cardiovascular Prevention? When it comes to healthcare, prevention can be defined as stoppin...Read Article
June 06, 2022Heart-Healthy Fruits & Veggies for Summer DaysSummer is here! While we have hot weather, vacations and cookouts to enjoy, it is also important to ...Read Article
April 05, 2022The Facts to Know About Genetics & Heart DiseaseYou’ve probably heard about heart disease and other medical conditions “running in the f...Read Article
March 10, 2022The Silent Dangers of High CholesterolSome of the risk factors for heart disease are pretty obvious. If you’re a smoker, you know you sm...Read Article
February 11, 2022Valentine’s Gifts to Give Your Love’s Heart Health a BoostValentine’s Day is a chance for us to show love to those who matter most. Why not show a little ex...Read Article
October 20, 20215 Foods that Lower Blood PressureManaging blood pressure is crucial for a healthy heart, and at Georgia Heart Institute, our experts ...Read Article
June 04, 20215 Steps You Can Take To Lower Your Blood PressureIf you’ve been told you have high blood pressure, you aren’t alone! In fact, you’re in good co...Read Article
February 15, 2021Are you a Candidate for a Coronary Calcium Scan?by: Tracy Greer, CT Technologist Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of dea...Read Article
October 13, 20209 Key Risk Factors For Heart Disease Everyone Should KnowWhen it comes to a condition as common as heart disease – the leading cause of death for both men ...Read Article
June 25, 2020Good Cholesterol vs. Bad Cholesterol: What You Need To KnowWhile most of us know that having high cholesterol doesn’t necessarily boost heart health, is it r...Read Article
June 17, 2020What Does It Mean to Have High Blood Pressure?While high blood pressure (AKA: hypertension) may be common – affecting nearly 1 out of every 3 U....Read Article
November 11, 20196 Surprising Facts About Heart DiseaseCardiovascular (heart) disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United St...Read Article
