Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs (calf or thigh) or the pelvis. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling...
A heart condition diagnosis can be life-changing, and the treatment decisions you make can have a lasting impact on your health and quality of life. Your heart is too important to leave questions unanswered, so if...
Life’s emotional ups and downs can have a surprising impact on our health, especially our hearts. If you’ve ever felt like heartbreak or sudden shock left you physically shaken, you’re not alone. Also known as...
Your heart’s valves work like tiny doors, opening and closing with every heartbeat to keep blood flowing in the right direction. But when a valve doesn’t open fully or doesn’t close properly, it can put extra strain on...
In this episode of HEALTH, Yeah!, we explore Stony Brook Medicine’s long-standing partnership with North Suffolk Cardiology and their innovative Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) program. This evidence-based...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common type of irregular heartbeat that affects an estimated five million Americans. This condition, which causes the heart to beat chaotically and out of sync, can increase the risk of...
Atrial fibrillation (or AFib) is a type of arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat that’s both common and serious, affecting more than 2.5 million people in the United States. In this episode of HEALTH Yeah!, cardiology...
If you’re currently less active than you’d like to be, starting an exercise routine might feel overwhelming. However, with the right approach, exercising can be both achievable and enjoyable, no matter your...
Josephine Connolly-Schoonen, PhD, RD, Executive Director of the Nutrition Division at Stony Brook Medicine, is joined by Registered Dietitians Sotiria Everett, EdD, RD and Leah Holbrook, MS, RD for a discussion about...
During the holiday season, many indulge in celebrations that often involve increased alcohol consumption, leading to a temporary but concerning health condition known as holiday heart syndrome (HHS). This...