Cardiology General Arrhythmia Blood Pressure Cardiology / Cardiac Catheterization Cardiac Devices Cardiology / Cholesterol Fitness Medication Peripheral Arterial Disease Cardiology / General I understand why smoking is a risk factor for lung disease and lung cancer but how does smoking affect the heart and… Rajiv Maraj, MD Apr 15, 2019 11:20 am How do you help your patients avoid cardiovascular disease? Martin Deilmann, MD Jan 27, 2015 02:40 pm How is diabetes a risk factor for heart disease? What can diabetes patients do to lessen their risk for heart disease? James Comazzi, MD Jan 26, 2015 03:22 pm How much can stress affect heart health? James Comazzi, MD Jan 26, 2015 03:23 pm Is chest pain usually associated with heart rhythm problems? Eric Hemminger, MD Jan 26, 2015 04:45 pm What is TIA? Eric Hemminger, MD Jan 26, 2015 04:46 pm What are some important health history questions I need to ask my family? Eric Hemminger, MD Feb 22, 2019 01:20 pm Cardiology / Arrhythmia I have been told that I have a “heart murmur.” Is that the same as an arrhythmia? Eric Hemminger, MD Apr 15, 2019 11:19 am How do pacemakers help with heart rhythm problems? Eric Hemminger, MD Jan 26, 2015 05:01 pm What are the symptoms of arrhythmia? How are they treated? Eric Hemminger, MD Jan 26, 2015 04:59 pm What is arrhythmia? Are arrhythmias life threatening? Eric Hemminger, MD Feb 22, 2019 01:19 pm Cardiology / Blood Pressure What is blood pressure? What is considered good blood pressure? Can I lower my blood pressure naturally? Martin Deilmann, MD Apr 15, 2019 11:19 am High blood pressure, heart attack and medication Eric Hemminger, MD Jan 26, 2015 04:56 pm What is a normal heart rate and blood pressure? Eric Hemminger, MD Feb 22, 2019 01:19 pm Cardiology / Cardiac Catheterization How does the emergency department and cath lab work together for cardiac patients? Bill Jennings, RN Apr 15, 2019 11:19 am What kinds of procedures are available in Sonora Regional Medical Center’s cath lab? Bill Jennings, RN Jan 27, 2015 08:40 am What is the difference between a cath lab and an operating room? Bill Jennings, RN Jan 27, 2015 08:41 am Who provides the tests and treatments in the cath lab? Bill Jennings, RN Jan 27, 2015 08:41 am What is a cardiac catheterization lab? Bill Jennings, RN Feb 22, 2019 01:19 pm Cardiology / Cardiac Devices What is a stent? How do you know when and where a stent is needed? Rajiv Maraj, MD Apr 15, 2019 11:20 am How do pacemakers help with heart rhythm problems? Eric Hemminger, MD Jan 26, 2015 05:01 pm What are the limitations to living with a pacemaker? Eric Hemminger, MD Feb 22, 2019 01:19 pm Cardiology / Cholesterol Are there any symptoms of high cholesterol? What are the dangers and what are my options if I am diagnosed with high… Marla Elkins, FNP Apr 15, 2019 11:20 am Any new thinking on HDL and LDL cholesterol levels? Eric Hemminger, MD Feb 22, 2019 01:19 pm Cardiology / Fitness I had a heart attack which makes me nervous about exercising. What if I have another heart attack? Rajiv Maraj, MD Apr 15, 2019 11:20 am How does exercise improve heart health? Krista Howell Jan 27, 2015 03:30 pm Can athletes improve lung function? Artin Mahmoudi, MD Jan 26, 2015 02:58 pm Is it important to monitor heart rate during exercise? What is the optimum heart rate? James Comazzi, MD Feb 22, 2019 01:20 pm Cardiology / Medication What are the side effects of statins? Eric Hemminger, MD Apr 15, 2019 11:20 am Is it okay to take aspirin if you also take a blood thinner? Eric Hemminger, MD Feb 22, 2019 01:20 pm Cardiology / Peripheral Arterial Disease Is it possible to prevent PAD? Rajiv Maraj, MD Apr 15, 2019 11:20 am What is the difference between coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease? If I have been diagnosed with one… Rajiv Maraj, MD Jan 27, 2015 03:32 pm What treatments are available for PAD? Rajiv Maraj, MD Jan 27, 2015 03:31 pm How do you diagnose PAD? Rajiv Maraj, MD Jan 27, 2015 03:30 pm What are the symptoms of PAD? How do I know if I am at risk? Rajiv Maraj, MD Jan 27, 2015 03:28 pm Are there cosmetic symptoms of PAD, like varicose veins? Rajiv Maraj, MD Jan 27, 2015 03:27 pm What is the difference between PAD and venous disease in the legs? Rajiv Maraj, MD Jan 27, 2015 03:26 pm What are the dangers of living with PAD? Rajiv Maraj, MD Jan 27, 2015 03:20 pm What is peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? Rajiv Maraj, MD Jan 27, 2015 03:19 pm
