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View fullsize We’re back with another important member of #TeamHeartAttack - one of our CCU Nurses, Diana!⁠ ⁠ What's the best part about your job as a CCU Nurse?⁠ ⁠ “The best part about my job is seeing measurable improvements in patients over the cour
View fullsize What is a coronary angiogram? ⁠ ⁠ An angiogram is an imaging test that allows your cardiologist to take pictures of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. These arteries are called your coronary arteries. ⁠ ⁠ Why would you need an angiogram? ⁠
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View fullsize September marks Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. ⁠ ⁠ What is Atrial Fibrillation? ⁠ ⁠ Commonly known as AFib or AF, Atrial Fibrillation is a type of heart rhythm disorder where the upper chambers of the heart, called the atria, “fibrillate&
View fullsize It’s the final piece of our #LoveYourHeart series: the importance of regular check-ups and knowing your own health. Access to a regular primary care provider is important to make sure you receive the medical care that is tailored to your spec
View fullsize Happy #MedicationMonday! This month, we’re talking about Beta Blockers and their role in heart health. ⁠ ⁠ What's a Beta Blocker?⁠ ⁠ Beta Blockers (also known as beta-adrenergic blocking agents) are medications that relax your heart by "bl
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View fullsize Which of these statements is true about how your heart works? It pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood per day. It beats approximately 100,000 times per day. It pumps blood through 96,500 km of vessels. All of the above ANSWER: D All of the abov
View fullsize Today marks #HealthUnitCoordinatorDay! ⁠ ⁠ Although they can be occasionally overlooked, Health Care Coordinators (HCUs) are a vital piece of the healthcare system. They support patients, physicians, facilitators and other medical staff in many healt
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