‘Should I Go To The Hospital?’ Don’t Let COVID-19 Keep You From Cardiac Care
If the COVID-19 outbreak has caused you to experience fear or anxiety, you’re not alone – but that anxiety shouldn’t prevent you from addressing other health care needs. Since the beginning…Read more
‘Am I Having A Heart Attack?’ Know the Symptoms of A Heart Attack
Trying to determine if you are having a heart attack or not could take precious time that may ultimately cost you your life. Every 43 seconds in the United States,…Read more
What is Hyperbaric Medicine?
Patients with non-healing wounds, or wounds that have been present for 4-6 weeks without healing, are often told that their best option is amputation, especially if their wound has not…Read more
Healthy Foods to Calm Stress During COVID-19 (Or Anytime)
To put it mildly . . . we are stressed. Everyday information changes and our normal daily lives have come to a halt. Some of us are literally on the…Read more
A Racing Heart Could Mean Atrial Fibrillation
A surprise party, a scary movie, chasing grandkids across the lawn – everyday situations can make your heart beat faster. But an abnormal rhythm that comes and goes could be…Read more
What is Broken Heart Syndrome?
Experiencing heartbreak can be devastating emotionally, but did you know that it can affect your physical health as well? Broken heart syndrome, also referred to as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy,…Read more
Diet Soda Health Risks: Why We Don’t Offer Diet Sodas At Arkansas Heart Hospital
If you have been a patient or visitor at Arkansas Heart Hospital, you have probably noticed that we do not sell diet soda anywhere on the premises — not in…Read more
Your New Year Health Resolutions
When December rolls around, amid the hustle and bustle, we also tend to reflect on the end of the year and the new beginning that lies ahead. In setting goals…Read more
5 Tips To Staying Healthy In The Holidays
Written by: Shelby Pierceall, MS, RDN, LD Source: www.cdc.gov/features/diabetesmanagement/index.html When it comes to big holiday meals, it may seem impossible to enjoy yourself without your waistline taking a hit. But…Read more
Should You Get A Flu Shot? Q&A with Dr. Peyton Card
Flu season is upon us, meaning it’s time to start thinking about getting your annual flu shot. The recommendation is for everyone to get vaccinated each year, especially infants and…Read more