What does it mean to “fuse” cardiology and cardiac surgery for patients? Richard Lee, MD, co-director of the Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care (C4) at Saint Louis University Hospital, says, “It doesn’t make sense to be separate; we only have one … Continued
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women and the first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day (http://goredforwomen.org/wearredday/) to raise awareness. The statistics (courtesy of the American Heart Association) are staggering: More than one in three female adults … Continued
January 30, 2013 — A new study finds patients who undergo coronary artery bypass surgery have a lower overall risk for heart attack, stroke, and death in the four years following the procedure, compared to patients who received stents, which … Continued
February is American Heart Month and brings a raised awareness of heart disease risk. One of the things that may reduce risk may be right in your refrigerator. Blueberries and strawberries contain high levels of compounds that have cardiovascular benefits … Continued
ST. LOUIS - William Keenan’s path towards heart surgery dates back to the Kennedy administration. It was 1963, and while a medical student at Loyola University in Chicago he was self-monitoring his heart when he detected something different. “I was … Continued
ST. LOUIS – Cardiac surgeons at Saint Louis University Hospital are now offering a less-invasive way to remove pacemaker leads, using lasers to break up scar tissue built up around the leads over time so they can be removed more … Continued
ST. LOUIS - When most think of health risks involved with cigarette smoking, cancer is typically the first thing people consider. However, heart disease looms large as the number one cause of smoking related health problems. A recent study published … Continued
Loud noise isn’t good for the ears, but it’s not good for the heart either. There are multiple studies on the subject, most notably from the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the WHO, noise is responsible for a wide … Continued
ST. LOUIS - As a personal trainer, a heart condition could not stop Tyler Jackson. Granted, he had surgery at birth to repair a rare congenital defect, so he had been in lifelong care of a cardiologist, but suddenly in … Continued
The American College of Cardiology issued new guidelines on the treatment of clogged arteries, preferring medications as a first therapy over stenting. Cardiology chief Michael Lim, MD, talks about it in this story with KMOX Radio: