“People with diabetes are at higher risk of heart disease as a result of insulin resistance and high blood sugar, both of which are damaging to blood vessels,” said Autumn Carroll, clinical pharmacist and diabetes educator at Mission Health. “This damage to blood vessels can happen in any area of the body, but when it […]
Healthcare is personal — especially when it comes to your heart. That’s why you want care that suits — not only you — but your family and support system, too. So how did one Mission Health patient who came to Asheville from Charleston, South Carolina, choose Mission Heart for his heart care? He did his […]
For those who have experienced a critical cardiac event, options for the best path forward may seem limited or unrealistic. However, Dr. Dean Ornish has dedicated over 30 years of research into heart disease and lifestyle modification to develop the Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Program. With the focus of four key elements, this comprehensive cardiac rehab […]
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a stroke? Could you recognize if you or someone around you was experiencing a stroke? What if we told you that knowing those key symptoms could mean saving a life – your own, or even someone else’s? Every six seconds, someone in the world is experiencing a […]
Did you know you can prevent heart disease? And if you already have heart disease, you can slow it down? The truth is you can help lower your risk. But how? Don’t smoke. If you smoke, quitting is probably the most important thing you can do. Medicines and counseling can help you quit. And no […]
By Michael Romig, DO Asheville Cardiology Associates – Hendersonville When it comes to your blood pressure, do you really know what that means? Educating yourself on blood pressure is important because is attributes to more than 360,000 American deaths each year. In fact, high blood pressure is quite common, with more than 3 million cases per […]
By Cheri Hinshelwood Electrical impulses in your heart signal each chamber to beat. Short circuits or misfires can create abnormal rhythms known as arrhythmias. Electrophysiology is the study and treatment of heart rhythm disorders and is one of the most rapidly evolving areas of healthcare today. New Technology “With advances in technology, we’re now able […]
By Jennifer Sellers During a heart attack, time loss is muscle loss, said Angela Solesbee, RN, CCCC, STEMI Coordinator for Mission Heart. Delayed treatment can increase damage to the heart muscle and also increase the risk of death. In the past, this was a particular danger for heart attack patients who live and work in […]
Just because you’re at the office, that doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate some desk exercises to keep your cardiovascular health on track. Short bouts of exercise between conference calls and checking emails will help improve fitness levels and heart health while burning a few extra calories. In addition, a minimal amount of extra activity can […]
By Laura Tolle Registered Dietitian So, you want to give your Valentine some chocolate. Go ahead, but keep it on the healthier side. Is that possible? Yes, here’s the why and how. The cacao bean is actually rich in a type of plant nutrient called flavonoids. Flavonoids are found in a variety of fruits and […]
