Heart & Vascular Care
WATCHMAN: An Alternative Treatment to Blood Thinners
Atrial fibrillation causes your heart to beat irregularly, which affects its ability to pump blood normally. When the heart doesn’t pump as it should, blood can collect and form clots. If a clot…
Ask The Doctor – Heart Failure
Today’s questions are being answered by Dr. Vijay Haryani, an Interventional Cardiologist with the Riverside Heart and Vascular Institute. My mom was diagnosed with heart failure. Are there signs I should watch for with…
What You Need to Know About Heart Disease
What You Need to Know About Heart Disease In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. But, not every heart attack looks the same. In fact,…
What are CT Heart Scans and why are they important?
Heart health is something you can take into your own hands, as there are many modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, are overweight or obese, lead a sedentary lifestyle,…
World’s Smallest Pacemaker: Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS)
World’s Smallest Pacemaker: Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) The heart’s rhythm is a crucial part of one’s overall health. If it beats too fast, too slow, or experiences pauses in…
HEALTHCURRENTS – Spotlight on Heart Surgery
The growth of the Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute continues to bring new advancements, technologies and expertise to our region. The many benefits our patients receive are in part due…
HEALTHCURRENTS – Heart Disease Prevention
Knowing your risk of developing heart disease is extremely important and can help guide you to take a proactive approach to heart health. Keep your finger on the pulse of…
HEALTHCURRENTS – Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute
The newly relocated Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute brings together Riverside’s nationally-renowned heart programs and its experienced team of heart and vascular specialists in one centralized location. Learn more about…
Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally!
According to the American Heart Association, about one-third of U.S. adults have high blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. With high blood pressure, the arteries may…