Five Tips To Manage Blood Pressure
Nearly half of all adults in the United States are battling the silent killer: high blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to serious health risks including heart attack and stroke. In addition to medication, there are several other measures you can take to reduce or maintain optimal blood pressure. Here are some tips to…Read more
StrongHearts Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation — Get Back to Living Your Best Life
After an injury, rehabilitation is important for recovery. For example, after knee replacement surgery a physical therapist will help you get back to using your knee normally as you did before surgery. So why should your heart be any different? After a major cardiac event (i.e. heart attack, bypass surgery, stent, stroke) our StrongHearts Intensive…Read more
Join Our Nursing Team — A Better Approach to Patient Care
We love and appreciate our entire Arkansas Heart Hospital family, but this week, National Nurses Week, we celebrate our nursing team. They live our mission daily and provide compassionate care to all they serve. Our team of nurses is growing! If you’re looking for a great place to work in health care, look no further…Read more
How To Maintain A Healthy Diet With Diabetes and Heart Disease
Did you know that if you have diabetes, you are 2-3 times more likely to have cardiovascular disease and have a 60% increased risk of dying from heart disease? Diabetes and heart disease go hand in hand, but diabetes doesn’t have to be a death sentence. It is important to your health to have your…Read more
Understanding Heart Healthy Fats From Bad Fats
Most of the time when the word “fat” comes up in health-related discussions, people consider it a bad nutrient. But like all other nutrients, fats are very important for maintaining good health. There are both good and bad types. Here’s an overview of heart healthy fats. Good fats are nutrients that perform essential functions. There are…Read more
Understanding High Heart Rate and COVID-19 with Electrophysiologist Dr. Monica Lo
When Dr. Monica Lo joined Arkansas Heart Hospital, she had never been to the state before. After finishing her electrophysiology fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, she and her husband, Dr. Daniel Sherbet, saw something special at Arkansas Heart Hospital. They began practicing at the hospital in 2013. Dr. Lo,…Read more
How A Keep the Beat Heart Screening Saved A Life: Don Martin’s Story
When Don Martin decided to participate in a Keep the Beat heart screening with Arkansas Heart Hospital last year, he didn’t expect it to change his life. He had done a screening a few years prior that revealed some slight cholesterol issues, and wanted to see how things had changed in the years since. What…Read more
Pet Therapy at Arkansas Heart Hospital: Meet Scully
For several years, Arkansas Heart Hospital has used pet therapy as a way to promote healing, motivate progress and lift spirits for our patients. These furry friends aren’t just helpful companions in times of need – they’re instant mood boosters when they walk through our doors. We’ve seen countless faces light up at just the…Read more
Pet Therapy at Arkansas Heart Hospital: Meet Yeti
For several years, Arkansas Heart Hospital has used pet therapy as a way to promote healing, motivate progress and lift spirits for our patients. These furry friends aren’t just helpful companions in times of need – they’re instant mood boosters when they walk through our doors. We’ve seen countless faces light up at just the moment…Read more
How A Healthy Thyroid Diet Also Keeps A Healthy Heart
A healthy heart can’t stay healthy on its own — it requires the help of other healthy organs. The thyroid, a small organ located in the back of the neck, regulates a person’s metabolism and affects nearly every organ in the body, including the heart. Problems with the thyroid can in turn cause problems with…Read more