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According to The Heart Foundation, someone suffers from a heart attack every 40 seconds in the U.S. Fortunately, there are signs that indicate that a person may be having a heart attack, as well as steps to take to help prevent one from occurring. The heart experts at AMS Cardiology have put together the 5  … Read more

Your heart health can affect how you feel and how you live, but if you’re suffering from certain conditions, a pacemaker may be able to help you live better and healthier. The heart health experts at AMS Cardiology have come up with 5 signs that indicate you may need life with a pacemaker, as well  … Read more

Heart disease is a serious issue in the United States. In fact, heart disease is the number one leading cause of death in males in the US. Since June is Men’s health month, we would like to inform you of facts and risks affiliated with heart disease and preventative measures that can be taken to  … Read more

  Selected by their physician peers throughout the region the physicians at AMS Cardiology have been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine’s May 2019 “Top Doctors” issue as being among the best doctors in the Philly region.   The Philadelphia region is a medical mecca with world-renowned hospitals, medical schools, clinics and surgical centers. This year they  … Read more

April is Stress Awareness Month, and here at AMS Cardiology, we know how much stress can negatively impact the heart. Although more research is needed to determine the exact effects stress has on heart disease—the leading killer of Americans—stress has been proven time and time again to increase blood pressure, raise cholesterol levels and impact  … Read more

In a society where we’re constantly tempted with unhealthy habits in our everyday lives, getting our children to buy into healthy habits isn’t the easiest thing for parents to do. Like polite manners and personal hygiene, instilling a healthy diet is more effective the earlier it is introduced. In light of National Heart Health last  … Read more

Did you know that one in every four deaths in the United States is caused by heart disease? Whether your genetics, lifestyle, diet, or age are impacting your heart health, there are steps you can take to still live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. Here are four improvements you can make in your day-to-day  … Read more

Since 1984, women have been at a disadvantage when it comes to heart disease. In the United States, one in every four women dies from heart disease, making it the #1 cause of death for women. Even though it can often be overlooked, they are also at a higher risk for heart disease and other  … Read more

As the new year approaches, so does the opportunity for a fresh start. For many people, this means correcting those lazy eating habits, spending a little more time at the gym and living an overall healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, by the second week of February, approximately 80% of resolutions tend to fail. AMS has some helpful  … Read more

There is new hope for Philadelphia-area residents who suffer from atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of heart arrhythmia. Dr. Rick Borge announced that he has become the first physician in the Philadelphia-area to offer an FDA-approved laser balloon treatment option known as the HeartLight® Endoscopic Ablation System, a minimally-invasive treatment option for recurrent  … Read more