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GLP-1 Drugs Emerge as Potential Game-Changers for Heart Health

Medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) offer cardiovascular benefits beyond just weight loss.

Cleveland Clinic Florida Names Endowed Cardiovascular Medicine Chair

Gift from Eric and Lois Zorn establishes new position focused on patient-centered care and innovation.

CRF to Launch Complex Coronary Summit in 2027

New educational experience merges two influential interventional cardiology programs.

The Silent Crisis of Aortic Valve Disease

A growing health concern affecting millions, particularly those over 65, often goes unnoticed until it reaches a critical stage.

South Florida Man Reunites with Medical Team That Saved His Life

Kerry Osborne thanks the doctors and nurses who acted quickly to treat his heart attack.

Father-Son Surgeons Offer Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Alternative

The McGinn technique allows access to the heart through a small incision, reducing recovery time.

Cardiologists Urge People Over 50 to Address Borderline High Blood Pressure

Early intervention can help prevent long-term heart damage, experts say.

Wearable Tech Could Help Diagnose Hidden Heart Conditions

Cardiologist explains how smart rings and watches can track heart health

Cardiac Rehab Can Reduce Heart Risk by Nearly 50%

Medically supervised exercise program helps patients recover and regain cardiovascular health after heart events.

Free EKG Event Prioritizes Heart Health for Young Jacksonville Athletes

Nemours Children's Health and Who We Play For offer free heart screenings to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in student athletes.

Hands-On CPR Can Double Survival Chances in Cardiac Arrest

Pembroke Park fire educator explains the importance of immediate CPR and AED use when someone collapses

Statins & Side Effects: Not the Culprit?

New research challenges long-held beliefs about the side effects of widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering medications.

30-Year-Old Dad Diagnosed with Heart Failure After Subtle Symptoms

It's a growing problem with younger adults, as a young father's experience shows.