The Heart Hub

Have you ever been advised to move around during a long-haul flight? This suggestion is related to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT can occur when sitting for long periods, like during air travel, but other situations […]

If you experienced a cardiac event – such as a heart attack, bypass surgery, heart valve repair or coronary stenting – you have probably heard over and over about the importance of “lifestyle changes” to improve […]

By Jessica L Waddell MSN, FNP Nurse Practitioner Despite messages about heart-healthy lifestyles, one in four women will die of heart disease this year. Sadly, the majority of women who die from sudden heart attacks will […]

Last May, Alex Lugo, a team leader for the Peripheral Vascular Laboratory at Sentara Leigh Hospital found himself at Sentara Heart Hospital not as an employee, but as a patient.

By Jessica L Waddell MSN, FNP Nurse Practitioner To protect ourselves from cardiovascular disease, we must know our “numbers,” including blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI and waist circumference. Yearly physicals can help us keep tabs on these […]