Exercising regularly is one of the best things you can do if you have a heart condition. Exercise can strengthen your heart muscle and help you manage your blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol. It can also help you lose excess weight. Here’s a brief guide to mastering exercise with heart conditions and requesting an appointment […]
Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates (HCA) is proud to announce that we have maintained our recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP) across all three of our locations and for all of our providers. This recognition confirms our commitment to consistent quality, as certain requirements must be met for […]
Stress is a normal part of life that is guaranteed to happen from time to time. However, chronic stress—ongoing stress lasting for several weeks or months—can damage your heart and increase your risk for heart attack, arrhythmia, and stroke. Being aware of the effects of stress on your heart can guide you toward making healthy […]
Heart disease is the most common cause of death for both men and women. You may be wondering if it is genetic or if there are risk factors that you can modify in your lifestyle to help prevent heart disease. Some risks, such as increasing age, are unavoidable. However, others can be reduced by adopting […]
The current air quality conditions still pose a risk for those with pulmonary issues or cardiovascular disease. In an effort to keep everyone safe, we’ve made the decision to cancel our Walk with a Doc event on Saturday, June 10th, 2023. We hope to see you at our next walk. Stay tuned for details and […]
Every 34 seconds, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease. This chronic condition is the leading cause of death in the country, but it can often be prevented even if you have multiple risk factors. Here are steps you can take to reduce your risk for heart disease and how to contact Hunterdon […]
Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates is excited to announce that our Walk with a Doc events are back this spring! We are proud to have been part of this international initiative for five years, inviting patients to add exercise to their healthy heart regimen while having the opportunity to have their questions answered by our physicians. HCA […]
Cardiac ablation is a treatment for heart rhythm problems called arrhythmias. Knowing what to expect from cardiac ablation can help you make the necessary preparations and relieve concerns about this procedure. What Is Cardiac Ablation? Cardiac ablation is a blanket term used to describe many procedures that treat heart arrhythmias. This treatment involves using hot […]
Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates is delighted to announce that the echocardiography department of its long-standing partner, Hunterdon Medical Center (HMC), was honored with the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) 20-Year Bronze Accreditation Milestone Recognition. Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates is extremely proud of this recognition, as some of its very own physicians contributed to this achievement. HCA cardiologist, Dr. […]
Have you ever called to make an appointment at HCA and been offered the opportunity to see an advanced practice provider (APP) instead of a physician? At first, you may have felt like you would only like to be seen by a doctor. However, what you may not realize is that APPs are a vital […]
