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Close to one million Americans die of heart disease, stroke, or other cardiovascular conditions every year. Leading risk factors for such complications are high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, unhealthy diet, and minimal physical activity. If you have been diagnosed with heart disease, it is critical to understand the condition and recognize  … Read more

After months of cold weather, the warmer temperatures are finally here. The sun is shining and it is time to put away the thick sweaters and break out the shorts and T-shirts. It is also the perfect time to reinvent your exercise routine and head outdoors. Check out some fun and simple outdoor activities you  … Read more

  Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women worldwide. While death rates have been slowly dropping over the past decade, about 659,000 people in the US die each year from heart disease. If you’re wondering what you can do to keep your heart in top shape, we’re sharing healthy daily  … Read more

Peripheral Vascular Disease, often called PVD, affects over eight million people in the United States and over 200 million people worldwide. Described as a blood circulation disorder, Peripheral Vascular Disease generally causes the blood vessels outside the heart and brain to narrow, block or spasm. According to the CDC, twelve to twenty percent of Americans  … Read more

    Coffee lovers, rejoice! There are several studies out now suggesting there is very little risk of coronary heart disease and heart attack among caffeinated coffee drinkers. In fact, one study published in the American Heart Association journal, Circulation: Heart Failure, found that the more coffee people consumed, the lower their risk for heart  … Read more

  Everyone experiences stress differently and everyone handles it differently. Happy moments, like a wedding or job promotion, can induce a stress response, while unfortunate moments like family problems or an illness, can also cause tension. How you react to these situations in life can have a lasting impact on your heart health. While experiencing  … Read more

      Check out this recent article about Dr. Neil Skolnik’s life-saving Jefferson Health experience.

    November is National Diabetes Month; a great time to bring awareness to the chronic disease that affects over 30 million Americans. Before it can be properly diagnosed, the body goes through a period where blood sugar levels are high but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. This period is known as  … Read more

The onset of colder temperatures can pose significant problems in older adults especially those with heart disease. Because it’s the leading cause of death worldwide, precautions should be taken when the temperatures drop. Protect your heart this season with these cold-weather tips for heart disease patients.    Is Cold Weather Bad for Heart Patients? Cold  … Read more

HEARTLIGHT X3 SYSTEM TO TREAT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AVAILABLE NOW  PHILADELPHIA, October 14, 2021 – Jefferson Health – Abington has completed the hospital’s 50th HeartLight procedure. Along with this milestone achievement, Jefferson Health – Abington currently is the only hospital in Pennsylvania offering the next generation HeartLight X3 technology, which combines precise laser energy and an ultra-conforming balloon for fast, predictable, and durable pulmonary vein isolation for patients with AFib.   What is Atrial  … Read more