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Circulation

A Heart of Gold

Kambe Padgett stands by a photo of herself both wearing red dresses

Kambe Padgett suffered from heart disease even before she knew she had it. “I was in the fight without realizing it,” she said. Growing up in a small town near Seward, Kambe was always sick. Her mom and dad took her to doctor after doctor, and they were told everything from “it’s the flu” to Read More

Filed Under: Chronic Disease Management & Prevention, Health Conditions Tagged With: #AmericanHeartAssociation, #ASD, #atrialseptaldefect, #GoRed, #heartablation, #patientstory

Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute Is Offering Life-Changing WATCHMAN Implant to Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation in Alaska

AHVI is proud to be the first and only provider in Alaska to offer the WATCHMAN implant as an alternative to blood thinners for patients living with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The implant is cost-effective, protects patient health, and improves the quality of our patients’ lives. Learn more about this life-changing treatment option offered exclusively by Read More

Filed Under: Disease Management, Health Conditions, In the News, Treatment & Intervention Tagged With: Afib, Atrial fibrillation, Blood pressure, Blood thinners, Watchman

Risk Factors of Poor Circulation

Do you frequently have cold fingers or toes? While most ignore these slight inconveniences, many don’t realize they could be an underlying factor of poor circulation. If you’re a frequent reader of our Circulation blog, you know that varicose veins and spider veins are a result of your blood not flowing properly throughout your body. Read More

Filed Under: Health Conditions, Spider Veins, The Alaska Heart Beat Blog, Varicose Veins, Venous Disease

UPPER BODY EXERCISES

Vascular diseases can affect more than just our legs. Although less common in the upper extremities, certain venous issues can be damaging to your entire vascular system. One way to reduce discomfort and help with circulation is stretching the upper body and staying as active as possible. FitDay.com suggests these easy, at-home stretches and strength Read More

Filed Under: Chronic Disease Management & Prevention, Diet and Exercise, Health Conditions, The Alaska Heart Beat Blog

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