Twichel was admitted to the hospital. His care team discovered severe blockages in his heart. Even more concerning, he had an impending aortic aneurysm — a bulge in his main artery that, if ruptured, can cause death. Just 3 days later, Twichel underwent a successful triple bypass surgery and aortic aneurysm repair. “It was the … Read more
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. And heart disease and strokes cause more deaths than all forms of cancer combined. At Kaiser Permanente, we help members stay ahead of heart disease by tracking, treating, and minimizing their risk factors. Here are some tips on how to take better care … Read more
At 72, Mike Erskine felt good. He was active and even lifted weights 3 times a week. He knew he had a heart condition but not one that causes trouble for most people. And, his doctors monitored it. Then one day, a watchful doctor saw an issue. Heart condition wasn’t a concern — until it … Read more
Confronting Sexual Violence with Empathy Over Retribution India is currently witnessing a spate of protests against gender-based violence targeted towards women. The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, allegations against influential figures of the Malayalam film industry in the Hema Committee Report on women in cinema, and wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s accusations of … Read more
You don’t need a doctor to tell you that a good night’s sleep just makes you feel good. And not sleeping well — even for one night — can darken your mood and cause poor focus and drowsiness. But did you know that poor sleep also affects your cardiovascular health? Consistently poor sleep can increase … Read more
