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Cardiovascular Care February 16, 2024

How to make the most of cardiac rehab

By Endeavor HealthAfter the trauma of a heart attack or a heart procedure, one of the last things you may want to consider is committing to a months-long follow-up program involving exercise.Cardiac rehabilitation is a vital component of recovery and helps strengthen patients both physically and mentally. It involves regular, medically supervised exercise, strength training […]

Cardiovascular Care January 31, 2024

6 things you should do to avoid heart disease

We can have our hearts broken, wear them on our sleeves or feel them soar with happiness.We can also feel the physical strain of a heart working overtime to pump blood through arteries thick with cholesterol, or the pain of a heart deprived of blood and oxygen because of a blockage.The key to avoiding pain, […]

Cardiovascular Care July 22, 2022

Northwest Community Healthcare Honored Nationally by
American Heart Association for Cardiovascular and Stroke Care

Association’s Get With The Guidelines Program recognizes proven dedication to best practices and life-saving careNorthwest Community Healthcare (NCH) has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® awards for its commitment to using the most current research-based protocols for the treatment of heart disease, Afib and stroke. The awards recognize NCH’s dedication to best […]

Cardiovascular Care July 21, 2022

Construction Underway for New Cardiovascular Institute at NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital

New complex to deliver expanded world-class expertise and patient care close to homeNorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) executives, community leaders and elected officials today celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of the new, 170,000-square-foot, premier Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) pavilion on NorthShore’s Glenbrook Hospital campus in Glenview. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2024. “Our vision […]

Cardiovascular Care April 1, 2021

NCH expands Cardiovascular Services

he NCH Medical Group announced the opening of a new Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Clinic to treat patients with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem. LAAC is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces stroke risk while eliminating the worries that come with a lifetime of blood thinner use.

Cardiovascular Care February 18, 2021

The Heart of the Matter

Since February is American Heart Month, it’s a good time to think about the health of your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Our network of top doctors and cutting-edge treatments ensure you receive the least intrusive, most promising options available.

Cardiovascular Care April 16, 2020

COVID-19 High Risk: What cardiovascular patients need to know about the virus

Devin Mehta, M.D., NCH Medical Group Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist and Director of Heart Failure at NCH, took some time to talk about one of these conditions.

Cardiovascular Care November 6, 2019

Ready, SET, Go!

Patients who suffer from Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) are moving – quite literally – through their pain to walk farther thanks to a new program called Supervised Exercise Therapy or SET.