Feb 1, 2023
Know your numbers? A Penn State Health cardiologist says a lipid panel can help you stave off a heart attack.
Jan 5, 2023
The medical emergency suffered by Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills underscores the importance of speed when responding to cardiac arrest. Two Penn State Health physicians offer guidance.
Aug 23, 2022
Penn State College of Medicine researchers obtained more than $142 million in total research awards last fiscal year, including nearly $78 million in awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Jun 28, 2022
Surgery prep for coronary artery bypass graft patients just got a little easier with the new Penn State Health Journeys app, featuring information about their heart condition, surgery and recovery.
Jun 9, 2022
Aortic dissections are among the most dire repercussions of unhealthy lifestyle choices like smoking. But a Penn State Health cardiac surgeon says a new treatment can improve the outlook for some patients.
Feb 16, 2022
A rapid heartbeat. A fluttering feeling in your chest. A heightened awareness of your own heartbeat. They can all be signs of a heart rhythm disorder called AFib. Cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Christopher Rogers explains why it’s important to get AFib treated sooner than later.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both women and men. That grim truth points to something the genders have in common. However, there are a lot of differences in men vs. women in the symptoms, treatments and outcomes of some common heart diseases.
Feb 2, 2022
Lois Angelisanti’s lifesaving experience and successful outcomes underly the remarkable quality of care provided by the Heart Transplant Program at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Nov 8, 2021
Chest pain is not something to ignore. It has many possible causes and, in many cases, is related to the heart. But chest pain can also be caused by other problems. Some of these conditions are serious while others are not.
Sep 8, 2021
To help prevent a stroke — a common and serious risk associated with AFib — patients are treated with blood thinners. But for some, the medication itself can be risky.
