Category: Heart Care

February 16, 2024

How to make the most of cardiac rehab

By Endeavor Health After 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, […]

February 14, 2023

A Towering Success Story

Eve Mayer of Arlington Heights was just 41 when she had a heart attack. Surprised? So was she. Here’s her story in her own words. May 13, 2003 was a normal evening. I mowed the lawn, took my son to swim practice, had dinner and watched TV. When I went to bed around 10:30 I […]

February 9, 2023

Five NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health Hospitals Earn Blue Distinction for Cardiac Care

Five NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health hospitals have received recognition from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston and Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Hospitals were honored with the Blue Distinction® Center+ for Cardiac Care designation; and Highland Park Hospital was recognized as […]

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.

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.

July 8, 2019

Minimally invasive TAVR procedure repairs patient’s heart valve

Ed Pufunt first experienced heart trouble in 2006 when doctors at another healthcare system said he needed emergency quintuple bypass surgery. The 85-year-old recalls spending five days in the hospital and another two months at home recovering.

February 4, 2019

Listen to your heart: what racing, skipping and fluttering can mean

We’ve all felt something weird with our hearts at one time or another. It may race, skip, flutter, slow down or speed up, depending on what we’re doing. But many times patients can have undiagnosed heart rhythm irregularities.

August 10, 2018

C-RAD targets cells, protects heart

Tricia Hasan, a breast cancer patient describes her experience with NCH's new C-RAD technology, which kills cancer cells but protects the heart and lungs.

May 14, 2018

Woman’s caring heart leads to advanced heart care at Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH)

A luncheon held on May 8 at the hospital celebrated the generosity of Palatine resident Martha “Marty” Atherton who donated $1 million to the NCH Foundation. Her gift will play an instrumental role as NCH establishes a state-of-the-art Structural Heart Program.

January 15, 2018

Eat smart for your heart

Meal planning and prep can help reduce your risk for heart disease. Follow these five tips to make heart-healthy food choices.

January 15, 2018

The true, ‘heart’ facts about AFib

For many people, particularly those aged 65 and older, atrial fibrillation (AFib) can lead to debilitating issues such as heart failure or stroke. Learn about this type of heart arrhythmia from John Onufer, M.D., FACC, FHRS.