Heart Health

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Heart Health
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Rush Earns Top Ratings From Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Three-star rating distinguishes the thoracic surgery program at Rush as among the best in the nation

Heart Health

Preventing and Treating Varicose Veins

Basharat Muneer, MD, a cardiologist with Rush Copley Cardiovascular, discusses tips on preventing varicose veins and minimally invasive treatment options.

Edward Lipman, MD
Heart Health

RUSH Copley Cardiac Specialist Puts Heart Rhythms Back On Pace

RUSH Copley offers comprehensive heart care, including cardiac ablation, a minimally invasive procedure for treating atrial fibrillation.

Heart Health

Women and Heart Disease

Cardiologist Rupa Sanghani, MD, describes the unique effects of heart disease on women

Blood pressure management
Heart Health

Blood Pressure Management

Gaurav Shah, MD, interventional cardiologist with Rush Copley Medical Center, talks about blood pressure and ways to manage it

Angela Williams
Heart Health

Angela's Story

How doctors protected Angela Williams' heart while treating her cancer

James King with wife
Heart Health

James' Story

How quick reactions and a team approach to cardiac care saved James King's life

Afib
Heart Health

Understanding AFib

An cardiac electrophysiologist talks about atrial fibrillation — and what can trigger it

Wadeane Jackson
Heart Health

Wadeane's Story

How a new heart valve and cardiac rehab gave Rush patient a new lease on life

Heart Health

Debbie's Story

'Life is good' since Debbie Dunn underwent a His bundle procedure for her heart problem