COVID-19 and heart disease

COVID-19 & Heart Disease: Protecting Seniors in Union County

As COVID-19 outbreaks rise among seniors, heart organizations are stepping in to protect heart disease patients. In its most recent update (May 7, 2020), the American Heart Association detailed joint efforts with national and global experts to fight both COVID-19 and heart disease. To date, the AHA has dedicated $2.5 million dollars towards understanding “COVID-19…

palliative care

Heart Disease: When is it Time to Seek Palliative Care?

Even with recent medical advances, heart disease remains the number one killer around the world. However, many people mistakenly believe that heart disease means a quick death. Moreover, they think that most people suffer a major cardiac event precipitating a rapid death, usually with no preliminary symptoms. Honestly, in most situations, that is not the…