Staying Strong Against COVID-19 in Arkansas: How Patients and Staff are Resilient Together
Since Arkansas Heart Hospital assembled a multidisciplinary COVID-19 team of physicians, nurses, care partners, respiratory therapists and support service workers six weeks ago, they have gone above and beyond to care for our patients. Because patients in our COVID-19 unit are not allowed visitors, they have taken on the dual role of health care provider…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 front lines and are experiencing stress that could not be imagined. At this time, many of us have looked to comfort foods to help relieve…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 a sign of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart issue that can affect your quality of life and even lead to serious issues like heart…Read more
COVID-19 And Heart Health: How It Can Hurt Your Heart — Even if You Don’t Get It
In the grip of coronavirus fears, COVID-19 is having a major impact on heart health. The biggest of those issues right now, however, is the one we’re NOT seeing – heart attack patients. Around the world, there is a significant decline (as high as 80%) in patients presenting with heart attack symptoms. The reason? Patients…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, is a phenomenon that mimics a heart attack in almost every way except that there are no blockages in the arteries. The symptoms of broken…Read more
How to Eat Fermented Foods to Improve Gut Health with Casey Atwood
For centuries, fermented and cultured foods have been a staple of our daily diets. In the era of fast food and take out, our intake of these types of foods has diminished, and we are experiencing the health benefits less and less as a result. In order for our bodies to properly absorb essential vitamins…Read more
What Does the DXA Scan at Arkansas Heart Hospital Do?
The DXA Scan — What is your body made of? Fat. Bone. Muscle. Water. These are the things your body is made of, but in what proportions? While weight and body mass index (BMI) are good tools for assessing your overall health, learning your body composition gives an even more accurate idea as it takes…Read more
Arkansas Heart Hospital Named Among Top 22 Patient-Recommended Hospitals in the Nation
In 2019, Arkansas Heart Hospital was awarded the prestigious Five-Star Overall Quality Hospital rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). We are proud to be honored with this distinction again in 2020, in addition to being named one of the top 22 patient-recommended hospitals in the nation. “We are honored by these…Read more
Bringing the Best in Heart Arrhythmia Treatment: What Sets Our Electrophysiologists Apart
2019 was a year of progress, innovation and success stories for Arkansas Heart Hospital’s Heart Rhythm Institute, cementing it as one of the premier electrophysiology departments in the country, staffed by some of the best electrophysiologists. The department is led by medical director Scott Beau, MD, Monica Lo, MD, Sudarone Thihalolipavan, MD, and Wilson Wong,…Read more
How the Keep the Beat Screening Saved the Lives of Gennifer Jackson’s Loved Ones
During American Heart Month, Arkansas Heart Hospital offers a Keep the Beat screening for only $49 (regularly $99). Read how our comprehensive heart screening gave one woman peace of mind for herself, and see why she believes Keep the Beat saved the lives of her dad and father-in-law in the same week. Recent post written…Read more