Donating Blood During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In light of recent events regarding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, many community blood banks are closing their doors, making donations scarce. On March 17th, the American Red Cross revealed that the country is facing a severe blood shortage. At that time, over 2,500 blood drives had been cancelled, resulting in 86,000 fewer donations. With many […]
Caffeine and Cardiovascular Health: What You Need to Know
The month of March is full of fun holidays and silly national days like St. Patrick’s Day, National Oreo Cookie Day and National Napping Day. But one important holiday that is often overlooked actually spans the whole month of March—Caffeine Awareness. According to the FDA, 80% of adults in the United States consume some form […]
February Is National Heart Health Month
February is often viewed as the season of love, not only because of Valentine’s Day, but also because it is National Heart Health Month. We urge everyone to wear red and show their support throughout the month of February. From coast to coast we can come together with a common goal of abolishing heart disease […]
Nuclear Stress Tests
A nuclear stress test is a test that uses radioactive dye and an imaging machine to show how well blood is flowing to and from the heart muscle. The test creates a series of images showing the flow of blood to the heart both at rest and during activity, and these images can show areas […]
What It Means to Provide Patient-Centered Care
Patient-centered care is a collaborative effort between the patient, physician and family involved. It can be defined as healthcare professionals practicing and caring for their patients in a way that is meaningful, compassionate and advising. Many practitioners understand that their patients may feel anxiety or fear when entering a hospital or a doctor’s office. At […]
Heart of the Matter: 5 Symptoms of a Heart Attack, How to Handle Them & What to Change
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 […]
Life With a Pacemaker: 5 Signs That You Need One and What to Expect
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 […]
June is Men’s (Heart) Health Month
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 […]
Physicians at AMS Cardiology Recognized as Philadelphia Magazine Top Docs of 2019
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 […]
Little Kids, Big Hearts: How to Instill Heart-Healthy Eating Habits in Children
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 […]
