Antonio Moretta, MD

06/05/2023

The most common way that doctors find silent AFib is through routine screening. This may involve a simple electrocardiogram (ECG) or heart monitor test, which can detect abnormal heart rhythms even if you are not experiencing any symptoms.

Don't wait to screen for AFib. Talk to your healthcare provider about your risk factors and whether routine screening is appropriate. Early detection is critical to preventing serious health complications and improving outcomes.

05/31/2023

If you follow the news and social media, you’ve undoubtedly seen the meteoric rise in (and shortage of) GLP-1 agonist medications, usually administered via injection into the stomach, like WegovyTM. This medication, also known as Semaglutide, has shown exceptional weight loss potential by targeting certain metabolic functions, leading to less hunger and consequent weight loss.

While doing your afib research, you likely came across multiple sources that preached the importance of a healthy diet and weight to reduce likelihood of cardiac complications.

Will weight loss medications help lower risk for the development of cardiovascular disease?

Read more in our blog:

Lifestyle factors such as excess weight correlate with cardiovascular issues, including Afib. Can weight loss medications help?

05/29/2023

Happy Memorial Day!

05/26/2023

Atrial fibrillation, or afib, is common, with approximately 5 million Americans suffering from the condition and a general upward trend in new diagnoses.

Many symptoms of afib align with those of a heart attack, leading patients to go the emergency room when they believe they have an emergency medical issue. Because of this, many cases of atrial fibrillation are diagnosed in the ER at the hospital.

So, what happens after your hospital diagnosis of afib? Read more in our blog linked below:

05/22/2023

May is mental health awareness month. Though the heart and the mind may not be physically connected, they can certainly influence each other. Not taking proper care of your mental health could have detrimental effects on your heart. So, it is crucial to take care of your mind just as much as you would any other organ.