Keep The Beat

Doctor Daniel Correa calls himself an electrician for the heart.“You have to go back to the basic fact, and that is the heart is a pump. The work of the…

Dr. Raed Al Dallow says the procedure itself is not new.“Basically, with a percutaneous repair, the promise and the intent is to do a procedure that is…

Most everyone is familiar with hypothermia. It’s when the body’s core temperature drops so low, organ systems begin shutting down in the body’s attempt to…

WSIU Radio continues its "Keep the Beat" series this week, focusing on heart issues affecting southern Illinois.Congestive Heart Failure is an end-stage…

A tiny hole, which can go unnoticed, can cause lots of damage. Some can lead to fatigue, shortness of breath, even changes in heart size. Others can be…

Imagine a heart pump that can fit in the palm of your hand.“Similar to a hydraulic pump, it takes the blood from one place, and it puts it into another.…

February is Heart Month. As Americans continue to learn more about how to prevent heart attacks and stroke, doctors are focusing not just on prevention,…