Pericarditis

by | Mar 11, 2013 | Blog, Heart Health

The pericardium is a thin but tough membrane that surrounds the heart. An infection of the pericardium leads to a condition known as pericarditis. The condition can develop over a long time, but come on suddenly and can become acute and chronic. A bacterial, fungal or...

Long Q-T Syndrome

by | Feb 25, 2013 | Blog, Heart Health

A disorder of the heart’s electrical system, the Long Q-T Syndrome (LQTS) can happen to people who are normally healthy. The name is a product of the hearts activity as recorded during an ECG or EKG (Electrocardiogram). The electrical activity that is recorded during...