As a part of heart month, we sat down with Dr. Howard Weitz to discuss his career in cardiology—from inspired walks through a giant heart when he was a boy to helping patients strengthen their own for surgery.
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Jefferson Staff on Thursday, November 16th, 2017 in Heart and Vascular.
For millions of Americans struggling with slightly elevated blood pressure, a new set of guidelines released by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology this week should serve as a call to action.
If your child plays school sports, especially sports that require the heart to work hard — such as basketball, football, soccer, running, and swimming — a physical exam focusing on heart health should be a top priority, says Preventive/Sports Cardiologist Dr. David Shipon.