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15 articles covering heart health, vascular disease, preventive screening, and living well in Maine.

Stroke Prevention
Stroke Prevention
The Silent Warning Signs of Stroke — and How a 45-Minute Scan Can Detect Them
80% of strokes are preventable. Carotid ultrasound shows the silent plaque buildup that strikes without warning.
February 20257 min read
Heart Health
Heart Health
What Does an Echocardiogram Actually Show? A Plain-Language Guide
A complete walkthrough of what an echocardiogram measures — including ejection fraction, valve function, and wall motion.
February 20256 min read
Heart Health
Heart Health
Echocardiogram vs. EKG: What's the Difference and Which One Do You Actually Need?
An EKG records electrical activity. An echo shows structure and function. They answer very different questions.
February 20256 min read
Women's Health
Women's Health
Heart Disease in Women: Why Symptoms Look Different and Get Missed
Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined — yet it's routinely underdiagnosed. Here's why.
February 20258 min read
Heart Health
Heart Health
Living With Atrial Fibrillation: Why an Echocardiogram Matters
AFib affects 6 million Americans. An echo assesses atrial size, ventricular function, and valve disease — all critical for AFib management.
January 20257 min read
Heart Health
Heart Health
High Blood Pressure and Your Arteries: The Damage That Happens Before Symptoms
Hypertension silently damages artery walls for years before causing a heart attack or stroke. Here's what's happening inside.
February 20256 min read
Preventive Health
Preventive Health
The Case for Preventive Screening When You Feel Completely Fine
The most dangerous vascular diseases produce no symptoms until they cause a catastrophic event. Feeling fine is not the same as being fine.
January 20257 min read
Aortic Health
Aortic Health
The Aneurysm No One Talks About — and Why It Kills Without Warning
Abdominal aortic aneurysms grow silently for years. When they rupture, 80% of patients don't survive to reach the hospital.
January 20255 min read
Patient Education
Patient Education
How to Read Your Carotid Ultrasound Report
PSV, EDV, IMT — your carotid report is full of numbers. Here's what they mean in plain language.
February 20257 min read
Kidney & Vascular Health
Kidney & Vascular Health
What Is a Renal Artery Ultrasound — and Who Needs One?
Renal artery stenosis causes hypertension that doesn't respond to medication. A duplex ultrasound can find it non-invasively.
January 20256 min read
Vascular Health
Vascular Health
Deep Vein Thrombosis: What Every Traveler and Post-Surgical Patient Should Know
DVT causes 100,000 deaths annually in the US. Half of cases produce no symptoms. Here's who's at risk and what ultrasound shows.
December 20246 min read
Circulation Health
Circulation Health
Peripheral Artery Disease: The Circulation Problem Most People Don't Know They Have
PAD affects 8–10 million Americans and dramatically raises heart attack and stroke risk. The leg symptoms most people ignore.
December 20247 min read
Diabetes & Vascular Health
Diabetes & Vascular Health
Diabetes and Your Blood Vessels: Why Vascular Screening Should Be Part of Every Diabetic's Care
Diabetes damages blood vessels throughout the body — often decades before complications become obvious. What to screen for and when.
January 20258 min read
Warning Signs
Warning Signs
Seven Symptoms You Should Never Dismiss
Leg swelling, jaw pain, sudden fatigue, shortness of breath — these seven symptoms can be the only warning before a major cardiac event.
January 20255 min read
Mobile Medicine
Mobile Medicine
Why Mobile Ultrasound Is the Future of Preventive Cardiovascular Care
Hospital-quality diagnostics shouldn't require a hospital visit. How mobile ultrasound is changing access to preventive care in Maine.
December 20245 min read
Stroke Prevention
Stroke Prevention
TIA: The Mini-Stroke Warning Most People Ignore — and Why That's Dangerous
Up to 15% of people who have a TIA will have a full stroke within 90 days. Learn the warning signs, causes, and why immediate carotid evaluation is critical.
February 20256 min read
Women's Health
Women's Health
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women Are Different — and That's Why They're So Often Missed
Cardiovascular disease kills more women than all cancers combined, yet women are less likely to be screened or diagnosed in time. The symptoms are different — here's what to watch for.
February 20257 min read
Stroke Prevention
Stroke Prevention
Blood Pressure and Your Brain: The Invisible Damage Happening Right Now
Nearly half of adults have hypertension and feel fine. Here's how high blood pressure silently damages brain arteries and heart muscle — and what vascular imaging reveals.
February 20257 min read
Women's Health
Women's Health
Heart Disease Symptoms in Women Are Different — and That's Why It Gets Missed
Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, yet female presentations are subtler, atypical, and more often dismissed. What every woman needs to know.
February 20258 min read
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