Cardiology

Knowing symptoms prior to a heart attack can save your life

6 health care professionals offer tips for getting the most out of telemedicine.

Dear Doctors: Our dad is 82 years old and may need to get a pacemaker. My brother and I recently read that surgery is hard on older people, both physically and mentally. Is getting a pacemaker going to be risky? He’s physically pretty weak, and we’re worried the surgery will [...]

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Dear Doctors: Our grandfather was diagnosed with congestive heart failure a few years ago. His strength and endurance have declined a lot, and now he’s on oxygen. What are some of the signs that his congestive heart failure is advanced?

Dear Reader: When someone has congestive heart failure, it means that [...]

Dear Doctors: My heart rate was 99 when I went for my physical recently, and my doctor said that’s too high. I explained it’s usually about 80, but medical appointments make me nervous. Still, it got me to thinking: What’s a normal resting heart rate? How do I get it [...]

Dear Doctor: I’m a 56-year-old man. I have been out of breath lately and have had some mild chest pains. My doctor wants me to have a stress test. Is it really necessary? What will it entail?

Dear Reader: The purpose of a stress test is to see how someone’s heart [...]

UCLA Health experts address some of the consequences of social isolation during the pandemic lockdown

Why you shouldn't ignore these symptoms - read here

First-time father Mike Wescamillo and the Dodgers' A.J. Pollock encourage each other through a virtual call