The heart is often referred to as a plumbing system. It is a muscle that acts like a pump, pushing blood through your arteries and veins (think piping). This function is controlled by an electrical system which synchronizes signals and tells your heart to contract. These two systems work together to keep you alive, and […]
Knowing if you have extra calcium in your arteries is an important part of your cardiovascular health. Not only can it identify risks to your heart health, but it can also help you and your doctor effectively plan the appropriate treatments. A coronary artery calcium (CAC) test can help determine whether you are at risk […]
Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates is excited to announce that we are resuming our Walk with a Doc events! We are proud to have been part of this international initiative for three years, inviting patients to add exercise to their healthy heart regimen while having the opportunity to have their questions answered by our physicians. HCA physicians […]
Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates is proud to announce that Dr. Yaser Elnahar was named Hunterdon Happening’s Best Cardiologist of 2021, an award chosen by the community to honor the amazing people, organizations, events, and businesses that make Hunterdon County special. This was Dr. Elnahar’s third win in the past four years. Dr. Elnahar has been providing […]
What is a Heart Clinic? A heart clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) disease. The physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who have received specialized training, treat cardiovascular disease and disorders with a variety of therapies, including: Lifestyle modifications Medications Cardiac rehabilitation Various invasive procedures (minimally, moderately, or […]
The cardiovascular system is made up of your heart and circulatory system. The heart is a pump for blood, and the circulatory system is a network of pathways for the blood to travel throughout the body and back to the heart. How Does the Heart Work? Your heart is a vital muscular organ that continuously […]
Dear Patient, The end of the present COVID-19 pandemic is not clear, but it will end. We may refer to life as pre- and post-COVID for some time to come. Those periods will look and feel quite different. As a Hunterdon Cardiovascular patient, your safety and health are our top priorities. We are doing everything […]
The ONLY Specialty Practice in the United States to be Recognized out of this year’s 17 Champions! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced 16 Primary Care Practices and one Specialty Practice of the 2019 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge across the United States. The Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Challenge is […]
Best and most happening in Hunterdon County Yaser Elnahar, MD of Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates has been named Hunterdon Happening’s Best Cardiologist of 2019. Dr. Elnahar was also awarded the same honor in 2018. Thank you to everyone who voted and congratulations to Dr. Elnahar! Schedule a Consultation To learn more about the cardiology services we […]
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