The human heart, a marvel of biological engineering, relies on a complex electrical system to keep it beating in perfect rhythm. But what happens when that rhythm falters? Enter pacemakers—tiny, life-saving devices revolutionizing cardiac healthcare for millions worldwide.

We've all seen that dramatic movie moment when a character clutches their chest—everyone knows it's a heart attack. But do we truly understand what's happening inside the body during such a critical event? Here, we break down the science behind heart attacks and why immediate care is essential.

Greetings from the Cross County Cardiology Education Team!

Greetings from the Cross County Education Team!

We care about your overall health, and that includes your mental well-being. Recent research has shown that anxiety and depression can significantly impact heart health, especially in younger women.

If you’re under 50 and experiencing anxiety or depression, you may be nearly twice as likely to develop conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes over the next decade. These risk factors, which traditionally affected older adults, now pose a considerable threat to younger women as well.

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A reputable physician, Dr. Rick Pumill, with three decades of esteemed service dealing with heart diseases, particularly atrial fibrillation, points out a frequently overlooked potential trigger for this irregular heart rhythm: sleep apnea.

At Cross County Cardiology, we are always working to provide the latest research and medical advancements to our patients. Today, we want to share important information about a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. This study sheds light on how we can improve the treatment of patients who have both atrial fibrillation (AFib) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD).

At Cross County Cardiology, we're always on the lookout for new research that could help us better understand heart health, especially in communities that are often underrepresented in medical studies. Recently, we came across an interesting study from the Jackson Heart Study, which looked at the connection between neck circumference (NC) and heart health in African American individuals. The findings are intriguing and could lead to new ways of assessing heart disease risk.

From the moment you wake up to when you settle into sleep, your heart works tirelessly, circulating blood throughout your body, delivering essential oxygen and nutrients to your cells. It’s the engine that drives your existence, and yet, its gradual decline often goes unnoticed — until it’s too late. Cardiovascular diseases, with their insidious onset, can manifest suddenly as strokes or heart attacks, often after a long period of silent, progressive health decline.

At Cross County Cardiology, we're changing the way heart health is approached. Our proactive care is designed to stop heart disease before it starts, focusing on each patient's unique lifestyle, genetic predisposition, and overall health. We don't just treat symptoms; we address the underlying risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, and guide you in preventing heart disease through meaningful lifestyle changes.