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February 04, 2025
MedStar Health was the first in the nation to enroll a patient in this multicenter trial of a new device to treat in-stent thrombosis. In rare cases, a stent placed in a vein can develop a blood cl...
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March 05, 2020
Doctors often suggest taking daily medication in the morning, as part of your start-the-day routine. A recent study, however, suggests that taking your blood pressure medicines at night may offer imp...
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March 02, 2020
Most of the time, when we talk to patients about dealing with their risk for heart disease, we’re speaking to people in their 50s or older. These patients unfortunately often present after they are fe...
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March 01, 2020
By MedStar Health Research Institute
Every February at MHRI, we celebrate “Heart Healthy” and take the time to “Go Red!” for heart health. Associates were invited to wear red in support of the American Heart...
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February 26, 2020
Most primary care physicians do an excellent job of managing common risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol or blood pressure. When you’re concerned about more serious heart is...
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February 24, 2020
There is no doubt that the person best equipped to manage your heart failure is a specialist. To monitor symptoms in yourself or a loved one, here are three things to know: 1) Be on the Lookout Be v...
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February 18, 2020
When an African American man or woman visits my cardiology office, I don’t just see another patient in my schedule. I see someone who may need my extra attention. That’s because African A...