Your choice of heart doctors is an important one, but selecting a good cardiologist can be difficult. At first glance, every cardiac specialist may seem like all the others in Arizona, since they all have the required education and training. However, good cardiovascular treatment goes beyond a medical degree. The following five signs can help…
Heart disease is not a single type of disease, but a category of diseases. It includes congenital disease of the heart, coronary heart disease. congestive heart failure, and heart attack. It is one of the top causes of death among women and men in the U.S. The causes of diseases of the heart are varied,…
Studies indicate that women die more frequently from cardiac arrest following a heart attack than men do. This led researchers to believe that women were being misdiagnosed because their heart attack symptoms were different. However, a recent study finds that chest pain, which is the chief complaint of cardiac disease, is generally the same for…
Many people wait until a serious cardiac event occurs before seeing a cardiologist. But the fact is, regular evaluation by a cardiac specialist is one of the most important, proactive steps you can take to protect your heart and keep it healthy. While most patients rely on recommendations from their physician or even from family…
A cardiac specialist is someone that deals with cardiac disease and other conditions of the heart. If you are suffering from a heart-related condition, finding the best doctor is essential to having the best treatment. While there are many things to consider when choose a heart specialist, these three factors are extremely important when choosing…
Congratulations to Tri-City Cardiology’s 2014 Top Doc Award Recipient Tri-City Cardiology is proud to recognize our physicians that have been awarded Top Doc honors from Phoenix Magazine. A Top Doc designation is based on recommendations from other local doctors who nominate a physician whom they feel excels within his or her area of expertise. We are thrilled…
According to Health Research Funding, vein problems are one of the most common chronic conditions in the U.S. Women are at a higher risk for developing varicose veins. Approximately half of the U.S. population who are aged 50 years and older have varicose veins. Unfortunately, you cannot prevent varicose veins from forming altogether; however, you…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 600,000 people in the US die from heart disease every year; that is one in every four deaths. While there are various forms of this disease, Coronary Heart Disease is the most common as it is responsible for killing nearly 400,000 of the 600,000 people…
Varicose Veins Could Indicate a Serious Problem Varicose veins can indicate a more serious health problem requiring a visit to a vein clinic. Varicose veins can be a symptom of a condition called deep vein thrombosis. When an individual has deep vein thrombosis, one or more of the deeper veins in the leg become blocked.…
Finding the right cardiologist is essential to ensure you receive the best treatment possible. You need to consider numerous things while researching heart doctors. Here are eight of the most important factors to take into account. 1. Coverage You will most likely want to choose a specialist who has a contract with your health insurance…
