HeartCare

The aorta is the largest artery in the human body. It originates from the left ventricle of the heart, and brings oxygen-enriched blood to all parts of the body from our brains down to the tips of our toes.  read more »

A Holter monitor is a portable device that helps detect cardiac abnormalities. Invented by Dr. Norman J. Holter in 1949, a Holter monitor tracks the electrical activity of the heart for 24 hours or more.  read more »

Lowering cholesterol levels cuts heart attack risk  read more »

Often, arrhythmia has no obvious cause. Heart disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, and smoking can contribute, as can too much caffeine or alcohol.  read more »

A Holter monitor is a portable device that helps detect cardiac abnormalities.  read more »

The pericardium is a two-layered membrane that surrounds the heart. The inner layer, or visceral pericardium, adheres to the heart’s surface. The parietal pericardium is the tough outer layer. It anchors the heart in the central part of the thorax (the chest region) and attaches to the breastbone (sternum), the diaphragm, and an area near the lungs. A lubricating fluid separates the two layers, preventing them from rubbing together as the heart beats.  read more »