
About SCAI
SCAI was established in 1976 under the guidance of Drs. F. Mason Sones and Melvin P. Judkins.
Learn MoreSCAI was established in 1976 under the guidance of Drs. F. Mason Sones and Melvin P. Judkins.
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Learn MoreIf you allow strep throat to go untreated, it can turn into an illness called rheumatic fever. If strep throat progresses to rheumatic fever, it can cause damage to the heart’s valves and red...
Read MoreAt the doctor’s office when you have your blood pressure taken, you will be told two numbers: the second number is your diastolic blood pressure. A blood pressure reading measures how much fo...
Read MoreWhen your physician takes your blood pressure, you will be told two numbers: the first number is your systolic blood pressure. This number tells you how much force your blood is exerting against ar...
Read MoreNurse practitioners are registered nurses (RNs) who have completed advanced education (in most states, a master's degree) and training in diagnosing and managing common health concerns, includi...
Read MoreSmoking is a primary risk factors for cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, quit now. Check with your doctor, health plan, a local hospital or clinic to find a program to help you quit. Or check ou...
Read MoreBeing overweight is a known risk factor for heart disease. But it is not just your weight that matters: where you carry weight is important as well. Try this exercise for your heart health. Find y...
Read MoreYour doctor may describe your chest pain as "unstable" or "stable" angina. Unstable Angina With unstable angina, also referred to as acute coronary syndrome, chest pain a...
Read MoreNot only do women have heart attacks, but cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women. While many women know this, they do not always develop personal habits to reduce the risk of having a hea...
Read MoreIn the past, your physician may have told you that your diastolic blood pressure number is the one that is more important. In the last few years, however, research has emerged that points to the sy...
Read MoreYounger, premenopausal women are not immune to heart disease (and they do worse if they have it) - especially if they smoke or have diabetes - but they do have a lower risk of heart disease than me...
Read MoreRecovery from angioplasty and stenting is typically brief and many patients are able to return to work within a few days to a week after a procedure. Always follow your doctor's instruct...
Read MoreA physician will sometimes want to gather highly detailed images of the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart. To do so, he or she may use a diagnostic test called intravascular ultras...
Read MoreYou might think of heart disease as only affecting people in middle age and later, but very rarely infants, children and younger adults can have heart attacks. In adults in the United States, most...
Read MoreStents are tiny, metal mesh tubes that are implanted in arteries to prevent them from collapsing after a blockage has been removed. These stents currently are manufactured in two varieties: bare me...
Read MoreIn sleep apnea, airway obstruction results in interrupted breathing throughout the night. There are dental appliances that can be used to position the jaw or tongue during sleep to maintain an open...
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