When the blood flow to your brain is compromised, it is called a stroke. Time is very important when someone is having a stroke because treatment may be able to save their life. It is important to know the signs of a stroke so you can get help right away. Our team of cardiologists at
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You may not know that your heart has an electrical system that controls its heartbeat, but this system is essential to your health. An abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) can be deadly. A pacemaker is implanted to help keep the heart beating at a life-sustaining rhythm and rate when the natural electrical system isn’t working properly.
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Congestive Heart Failure Congestive Heart Failure Same Day Clinic A chronic condition that affects the chambers of your heart and does not allow the heart to pump properly. Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Lake Sumter Office only
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INVERNESS, FL (Sep. 24, 2020) – Citrus Memorial Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Center today performed its first transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) on a patient with mitral valve regurgitation and heart failure. The hospital is the first in the area to offer the procedure for patients who are considered too high risk for mitral valve
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An electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) is a quick and easy way to evaluate heart function. In this procedure, electrodes are placed on the chest, arms, and legs of the subject. The electrical activity of the heart is then measured, interpreted, and printed out. There is no electricity sent into the body. The heart is a muscle that
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Your heart may skip a beat for a lot of reasons, some of which are not serious. This article explains what skipping or ‘heart palpitations’ are and what to do if they happen to you. Heart Palpitations Come in Different Forms Heart palpitations can feel different than your regular heartbeat. For some people, they might
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Nearly 1 in 3 Americans has high cholesterol levels, which can lead to heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. But what is cholesterol? And more importantly, what causes bad cholesterol, and what can you do to keep your cholesterol levels and heart healthy? In this article, we will
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Heart failure affects millions of Americans, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You may think that its symptoms are similar to heart attack symptoms, but that’s not always the case. Its most common symptoms include swelling in the legs or abdomen, shortness of breath (especially when lying down), and fatigue. However,
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Peripheral artery disease (or PAD) affects millions of adults in the US. It’s a condition that occurs when veins in the legs become clogged. Left untreated, PAD can lead to heart attacks and strokes. That’s why CVCFL encourages people to come see us if they spot any signs of PAD. Our board-certified physicians can not
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