ST. LOUIS - Strokes do not only happen in older adults, as even those in their 20′s can suffer what can be a debilitating “brain attack.” Remember, when it comes to stroke, act “FAST,” a term from the American Stroke … Continued
September 17, 2013 - A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found at least 200,000 of heart disease deaths could have been prevented through “changes in health habits, such as stopping smoking, more physical activity, and less … Continued
August 30, 2013, ST. LOUIS — Signs of a heart attack are well known — crushing pain in the chest, nausea, shortness of breath — but there are long term signs people should know as heart disease warning signs. Among … Continued
ST. LOUIS - Cardinals fans are offering a “get well soon” to broadcaster Mike Shannon, who the team announced this week had aortic valve replacement surgery in recent days. Many are curious about the procedure and to answer some questions, … Continued
ST. LOUIS - A new Mayo Clinic study says too much coffee can actually kill. The researchers found drinking 28 cups of coffee or more per week increased a person’s odds of dying prematurely by 21 percent, while the risk … Continued
August 7, 2013, ST. LOUIS - Michael Lim, MD, co-director of the Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care at Saint Louis University Hospital and a SLUCare physician, says news of George W. Bush’s recent heart procedure offers good lessons for many … Continued
August 2, 2013, ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University has enrolled its first patients in a new clinical trial that will further assess the efficacy of gene therapy in patients with advanced heart failure. The new study, “CUPID 2b”, … Continued
According to a new study published in the journal Circulation, there is a connection between regularly skipping breakfast and having a higher risk of heart attack. Michael Lim, MD, co-director of the Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care (C4) at Saint … Continued
The July 2013 issue of DOTMed Business News features a Q&A with Michael Lim, MD, co-director of the Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care (C4) at Saint Louis University Hospital. Read the interview at this link here or read below.
Joe Lipic, 78, started having atrial fibrillation problems about ten years ago and it got to the point where he couldn’t walk up stairs. Owner of Alexander Manufacturing in South County, he became a candidate for a procedure at Saint Louis … Continued