What is a Stress Test? A stress test helps your cardiologist see if your heart is having trouble keeping up with your body during exercise. More specifically, this test is used to see if there are any problems with blood flow to your heart. This test is simple and involves very little risk of […]
Chronically high blood pressure is one of the top reasons to see a cardiologist. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), half of American adults have high blood pressure, with many people unaware that they have it. But just because high blood pressure is extremely common, doesn’t mean that it’s something that can be ignored. […]
The decision to take control of your life and lose weight through bariatric surgery is a big step. But it’s only the first step of a journey—one of the next choices you’ll need to make is what kind of bariatric surgery is right for you. The best way to make a decision for any type […]
“It can’t be a heart attack—I would know. I would have crushing chest pressure and I’d fall over…right?” Unfortunately, it’s this kind of misconception about heart attack symptoms in women that can cause delay seeking care during a heart attack. While chest pain or pressure is the most common sign of a heart attack for […]
For many people, bariatric surgery can mean the beginning of a whole new life—dramatic weight loss, increased energy, improved overall health, and a new outlook. This discovery of a new life that many patients describe is the reason City Hospital at White Rock calls its bariatric program My New Beginning. But surgery is just that—the […]
