Effects of Stress on the Heart and How to Cope
Everyone experiences stress. Today, we’re going to uncover what stress does to your heart and ways to deal with it. Hi, I’m Doctor Eric Van De Graaff, a...
Heart Health
CHI Health offers advice for patients looking to maintain their heart health or get a better idea of diseases that can affect their heart.
Treating Heart Valve Issues with TAVR
Aortic Stenosis is a condition most commonly caused by an accumulation of calcium that narrows the aortic valve and makes it more difficult for the oxygenated blood to...
Why Is Quitting Smoking so Difficult AND Necessary?
Three-Link Chain of Addiction Why is it so hard for many people to quit smoking? Most smokers know that they’re addicted, but they may not realize that there...
Anticoagulants & Blood Thinners: How Do They Work?
Starting an anticoagulant, more commonly referred to as a “blood thinner,” can be quite intimidating for most patients. Why do I need to be on a blood thinner?...