Goshen Hospital

Heart and Vascular

New heart pump saves patient’s life

4/3/2018

On the morning of Jan. 19 Jackie Pressler, administrative assistant at Lippert Components, was at work. She was having a very rapid heartbeat – or spells, as she thought of them – which she had managed in the past by clenching up her muscles. But that morning, her technique wasn’t working. Finally after several hours, her supervisor called Pressler’s husband, Ronald, to take her to the hospital.
Heart and Vascular

Having Goals And Knowing Someone Cares

3/5/2018

A dislocated shoulder caused Mabel Wortinger to see her primary care physician, Dr. Andrew Kuhn. While she was there, he suspected she had previously had a mild heart attack and referred her to Goshen Heart & Vascular Center. That’s where Mabel met Tracy Carlstrom, RN.
Heart and Vascular

The impact of heart health on wound healing

2/20/2018

While there are several factors that can affect wound healing, heart health is one of the most important. Heart disease may prevent the body from getting the oxygen it needs to heal.
Heart and Vascular

What the new blood pressure scale means for you

1/11/2018

In November 2017, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology revised their blood pressure guidelines. As a result, hypertension, or high blood pressure, has been redefined.
Heart and Vascular

Heart palpitations: Should you be worried?

12/14/2017

Different people describe the feeling of heart palpitations in different ways. For some, they may feel like a flutter, while others say it feels like their heart is flip-flopping in their chest. For others, heart palpitations feel more like throbbing or pounding.
Heart and Vascular

Unexpected heart attack triggers

11/14/2017

While diet and exercise (coupled with medication, when necessary) are still the best ways to manage your heart health, it’s good to be aware of these lesser-known heart attack triggers.
Heart and Vascular

The next steps to a healthy heart after a heart attack

10/24/2017

If you've recently had a heart attack, you may feel scared, confused and overwhelmed. You probably have a lot of questions about your road to recovery. The good news is there are a few concrete steps you can take to prevent another heart attack in the future.
Heart and Vascular

How the heart benefits from a daily aspirin

9/21/2017

Does an aspirin a day keep heart problems away? Aspirin (or acetylsalicylic acid) may be a common over-the-counter medication, but for some people, daily doses can help reduce their chances of experiencing a heart attack or stroke.
Heart and Vascular

Heart health in your 50s: Seven steps to a healthy heart

8/15/2017

50th birthdays are a milestone to be celebrated, but there's so much more life to live. Take preventative steps today to preserve and improve health, and enjoy the next decades of life.
Heart and Vascular

Summer heat and the heart

7/10/2017

The hot, humid days of summer aren’t just unpleasant — they can be dangerous to your health. Spending too much time in the heat can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion and, in rare instances, potentially deadly heatstroke.