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Normally, as our heart pumps blood through its chambers, its valves act like little doors that open and close in sync with our heartbeat and prevent blood from flowing backwards. When heart valves…

Broken heart syndrome may be the most dramatic example of the strong connection between our hearts and our minds. Some people experience this reaction, also called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, when they…

Almost 70 million adults have high blood pressure in the United States — that’s about every 1 in 3 adults. We usually don’t know whether we have high blood pressure unless we check it, as it has no…

When women hear the term self-care, their mind likely drifts to an afternoon at the spa, a vacation or a nightly skincare ritual. Annual physicals with your primary care doctor may not be on your self…

When it comes to cardiovascular disease, Illinois residents unfortunately have their fair share. The Illinois Department of Public Health reports that in 2021, there were 26,280 deaths in Illinois…

Cancer and heart disease have many of the same underlying risk factors, including smoking and metabolic disease like diabetes, and some cancer therapies further elevate the risks of cardiac problems…

Our relationship with alcohol is complicated. People use it as a social lubricant, a stress reliever, a relaxation agent. We give it to each other as gifts, pour it into fancy glasses and plan entire…

If you’ve been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, you’re not alone. It’s the most common type of heart disease, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates one in every 20…

Cardiovascular care is advancing at a remarkable pace, offering new hope to patients with complex conditions. At the Endeavor Health Cardiovascular Institute, our cardiologists are at the forefront of…

When your cardiologist says they would recommend a pacemaker, questions abound. How do you wear a pacemaker? How does it work? Is it painful? Your doctor can answer any questions you have and…

In December 2021, Evanston resident Jeffrey Doman, 71, was playing basketball with friends when he suddenly collapsed due to a cardiac episode. “Thankfully, a couple of the guys I was playing with…

Heart health varies widely depending on your lifestyle choices. Yes, genes play a role in heart disease. But we also have a good amount of control over how healthy (or unhealthy) our heart is as we…