Watchman blocks blood clots to prevent stroke February 18, 2020 | UCI Health UCI Health cardiologists now offer a new device called Watchman that can significantly reduce the formation of life-threatening blood clots. Read More Tags heart health stroke breakthroughs health tips
Can you die of a broken heart? February 11, 2020 | UCI Health You suffer a breakup or some other emotional shock and suddenly you are seized by chest pain. What's going on? Read More Tags heart health stress health tips
Patient breathes new life with ECMO device February 06, 2020 | UCI Health Freda Kyalo’s labored breaths might have been her last if not for a new treatment device offered at UCI Medical Center, extracorporeal... Read More Tags breakthroughs heart health health tips patient stories lung
MitraClip corrects lifelong heart problem for 72-year-old patient December 18, 2019 | UCI Health After a lifetime of heart problems, 72-year-old Carol Sparks was daunted by the prospect of open-heart surgery. Read More Tags heart health patient stories breakthroughs health tips
Does a family history of heart attacks increase your risk? February 07, 2017 | Steve Tischler If your father had a heart attack at age 55, does that mean you are destined to have one, too? A family history is a significant risk factor, but a... Read More Tags health tips heart health genetics prevention