Halting Holiday Hypertension
We are now well into the hectic holiday season. Our calendars are filled with parties, decorations are hung, shopping is in full swing and your patience may already be wearing thin.
Keith, Cardiovascular Rehab Patient
“On March 11, I was pheasant hunting near Hudsonville, and I had a heart attack.” Keith recalls. Keith and his wife Beth had been long time patients of a local hospital, so when Beth got the call about Keith’s heart attack, she knew where she wanted him to go. “Beth told them to take me Read More
Beating Heart Disease
“The best piece of advice I have to offer regarding reducing your risk for heart disease is to be proactive,” says Dr. Barbara Karenko. “Quit smoking. Exercise. Maintain a healthy weight. Get checkups regularly. And know your family history. Each of these actions—alone and in combination—can minimize risks.”
Heart Healthy Tips
Heart issues affect millions of Americans each year and account for one in four deaths. February is the month dedicated to raising awareness of heart-related issues, their causes and preventative steps to help avoid heart disease.
Sharon, Cardiovascular Rehab Patient
With a family history of heart issues, Sharon has had her fair share of heart related episodes, landing her in cardiovascular rehab twice. Her latest stint in rehab was at Metro Health’s new Cardiovascular Rehabilitation facility. But she found a friendly and inviting atmosphere. “At Metro, the atmosphere is more fun, the setting is a Read More
Jeff, Cardiovascular Rehab Patient
Jeff, a teacher, was working in his shop after school one day when he started to feel chest pains. He took a break, but the pain continued, so he drove himself to the emergency room at Metro Health Hospital. There, he learned he would need surgery. After having two stents put in, Jeff got his Read More
Eugene, Vein Care Patient
With the additional burden of diabetes, his legs have experienced their fair share of issues. So, when the swelling and pain in his legs continued to worsen, Eugene thought his on-going struggles with knee issues and diabetes were to blame. When the pain got so bad that standing for more than five minutes was no Read More
Phil, Heart Attack Patient
On March 27 Phil had his first heart attack. Five days after being discharged, he had his second.
Heart & Vascular
Welcome to a new era of heart and vascular care in West Michigan, where leaders in cardiology and cardiovascular medicine practice at the forefront of diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Their expertise gives you the confidence of being at the center of the most comprehensive, advanced care available. Saturday convenience hours now available, call 616.252.5950 to Read More