Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, which occurs when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or in an irregular way. With AFib, the upper chambers of the heart 2.7 million Number of Americans who have AFib: 12.1 million Number of Americans expected to have AFib in 20 years 5x Increase …
Choose My Hometown Hospital for Expert Heart Care That’s Always Ready and Always Close to Home. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States, causing about one in four deaths. Because heart disease is so prevalent and serious, My Hometown Hospital offers a full range of diagnostic technology and therapeutic …
Know When You Need to Seek Medical Attention kept finding excuses not to see a doctor until he was finally diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Don’t follow Howie’s example. Ignoring certain symptoms can lead to an ER visit or hospitalization, two situations that everybody wants to avoid. If you experience any of these 10 symptoms, see …
As Howie Mandel said in his interview, atrial fibrillation (AFib) is one of the leading causes of stroke. In fact, almost 35 percent of all AFib patients will have a stroke at some time. But AFib is only one of the many risk factors that can cause a stroke. Other risk factors include: High Blood …
At My Hometown Hospital, we take your heart very seriously. After all, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both American men and women, making it the most urgent health problem in the United States. The first step in reducing your risk for heart disease is to see your doctor and have your blood …
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The Famed Comedian Talks About Living with Atrial Fibrillation, A Heart Condition That Affects Up to Six Million Americans. Howie Mandel has enjoyed a highly successful career in show business for more than 30 years. The comedian, actor, game-show host, and author can currently be seen on NBC’s highly popular America’s Got Talent, where he’s …
True or False? Half of all women over age 50 will suffer a bone fracture caused in part by osteoporosis. Most lumps in the breast are cancer. Cancer is the leading cause of death in women. Women are less likely to suffer from an autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Crohn’s disease, than …
Life expectancy for women has increased from 78 to 81 years over a recent 30-year period. During that same period, the number of women 50 and older who reported receiving a mammogram has increased from 27 to 72 percent. The number of adult women who smoke has dramatically dropped from 28 to 16 percent. Breast …
At Hometown Hospital Our Comprehensive Health Services Provide a Lifetime of Care for Women Women take care of many people during their lifetimes: parents, spouses, sons, daughters, grandchildren and others. But all too often, because women are so busy caring for others, they often neglect to take care of themselves. At Hometown Hospital, we encourage every woman …
An annual well woman exam, separate from any other visit for sickness or injury, is an important way to stay informed and promote a pattern of preventive care and long-term health. These visits may include immunizations, important diagnostic and health screenings, and education and counseling to make informed health decisions. Talk openly with your provider, …
