When a heart beats out of sync, it can be an anomaly or hint at bigger issues. Little did David Keith know, his irregular heart beat was a whisper of what was to come. In December 2020, after hearing an irregular heart beat with his stethoscope, David’s primary care physician determined that he had atrial […]
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Heart Screenings for Young Athletes: A Q&A with Dr. Jason Ho, Pediatric Cardiologist
Medically Reviewed by Jason Ho, MD Winter and spring sports are gearing up for high school and college students. And, where an unknown heart issue is present, this could put your student at risk for cardiac arrest. A cardiac arrest can happen quickly and without warning. In fact, it is reported that a young, competitive […]
A Steady Pace Wins the Race: Dina Cobb’s Pacemaker Story
In June 2022, upon turning 59 years old, Dina Cobb was determined to lower her BMI and get in better physical shape before her 60th birthday. She began taking an FDA-approved prescription medication for weight loss. Three weeks in, Dina started experiencing lightheaded episodes that worsened as the days progressed. Thinking she was having side […]
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