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Your Safety Comes First – Here Are The Steps We’re Taking. Your health needs don’t stop – and neither does our commitment to you. Whether you need an interventional procedure in one of our cardiac cath labs or in-person testing and lab work, we are taking every precaution to ensure your safety and well-being. When you […]
By: Ugochukwu O. Egolum, MD, FACC As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow and evolve, it’s important that everyone understands what they can do to keep themselves and their loved ones safe, while also helping to slow the spread of the virus. This is especially true for high-risk individuals. If you are over 65 years […]
When it comes to taking action and supporting your heart health, it’s never a bad time to start. Whether it’s getting ample exercise, quitting smoking, eating less salt or all of the above – it adds up. Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact so much of our everyday lives, and thoughts, heart health […]
If you had to choose between warm homemade cobbler and fresh fruit, which would you choose? It’s a no-brainer – right? Fresh fruit, of course. But in all seriousness, pies, cookies and candy definitely take the cake in terms of holiday desserts – and for good reason. However, they’re not exactly known for their heart-healthy […]
There’s nothing better than an ooey-gooey brownie; especially one that’s good for your heart health, too. With healthy fatty acids from coconut oil, flavonoid-rich dark chocolate and antioxidant-packed walnuts, you can’t go wrong with this delicious and nutritious recipe. This is a variation of the recipe shared on Renee’s Kitchen Adventures. Other Heart-Healthy Recipes Low Sodium […]
Check out this heart-healthy low-sodium avocado-deviled egg recipe that you can use all year round! Recipe created by Northeast Georgia Medical Center Executive Chef, Byron Harrel About Georgia Heart Institute For patients with heart disease, life can be challenging. At Georgia Heart Institute, we help patients manage their heart health and lead fulfilling lives–even for […]
Written by: The Northeast Georgian Patients with advanced heart failure now have an option for treatment other than heart transplant, thanks to a technology the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved in 2017 known as HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), a battery-operated, mechanical pump that helps pump blood to the rest of […]
Are you looking for a delicious heart-healthy recipe for your next holiday gathering? Look no further! Byron Harrel, NGMC’s Executive Chef, created a cranberry turkey cocktail meatball with low-sodium turkey gravy, that is both tasty and approved for heart failure patients. Try it out! You won’t be disappointed. Watch a video Watch a cooking demonstration by Georgia Heart Institute Executive […]
Cardiovascular (heart) disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States—accounting for 40 percent of all deaths. While you may be familiar with these statistics, there are some lesser-known facts about heart disease that you can use to reduce your risk of heart disease and cardiac events and […]
As you prepare your holiday menus, check out this low-sodium turkey gravy recipe that will pair well with the low-sodium herb-rubbed turkey. The gravy is not only heart-healthy, but it is also delicious! Recipe created by Northeast Georgia Medical Center Executive Chef, Byron Harrel Other Heart-Healthy Recipes Low Sodium Turkey Stuffing Low-Sodium Herb-Rubbed Turkey About Georgia Heart Institute […]
The holidays will be upon us before we know it. To assist you in following heart failure and cardiac diets during the holidays, we’ve provided a tasty Roasted Turkey recipe. Please enjoy this dish with family and friends! Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home Other Heart-Healthy Recipes Low Sodium Turkey Stuffing Low-Sodium Turkey Gravy About […]
We are quickly approaching the holiday season, and we all know what that means – it is time to eat! Don’t fret – you can still eat heart-healthy during the holidays. Check out this low-sodium turkey stuffing recipe and try serving it at your Thanksgiving feast. It is tasty and healthy too. Recipe courtesy of […]
Northeast Georgia Health System patient, David T., recently underwent a heart failure procedure to implant a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). In this short video, David outlines his journey with heart failure and how an LVAD device changed his life. An LVAD is a mechanical pump that is implanted alongside a patient’s heart. It is […]
STEPHEN P. PRATER, MD, FACC, FHRS, NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTSIN BLAIRSVILLE BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. — Dr. Stephen P. Prater, cardiologist at The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), is now accepting patients at The Heart Center of NGMC’s Blairsville office located at 345 Deep South Farm Road, Suite B. He will also continue to see […]