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Heart Rhythms
Arrhythmia Awareness Saves Lives
For most Americans, an arrhythmia is merely a passing nuisance. But for some, arrhythmias can be life threatening, leading to nearly 400,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.
The good news is, when detected in time, arrhythmias can be effectively treated; therefore, awareness is key.
That’s why Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute is dedicating this year’s Hoag Heart Month to raising awareness about arrhythmias and focusing on educating the community about the prevention, detection and treatment of this increasingly common heart condition.
Click here to read the complete article in the Winter 2008 To Your Health Newsletter
February is Hoag Heart Month
Building awareness about arrhythmia is the focus of this year’s Hoag Heart Month – a time filled with various events to educate and inspire our community to take a more active role in their heart health.
Details about preventing, detecting and treating arrhythmia will be presented at various community education classes held throughout February.
“We encourage the community to join us by participating in Hoag Heart Month,” says Susan Goldberg, R.N., M.S.N., vice president, cardiovascular services. “With community education initiatives and awareness programs such as Heart Month, we hope to better inform those at risk, as well as provide vital information about the latest treatment options available for arrhythmia, as well as other cardiovascular diseases.”
You can register for classes by clicking here, or by calling Hoag’s Community Education Line at 800/514-HOAG (4624).
Community Education Classes
What is Arrhythmia?
Wednesday, January 23, 6 p.m.
at Hoag Conference Center, Newport Beach
Join us for a discussion on this increasingly common cardiovascular condition. Learn about the signs, symptoms and leading-edge treatment options for arrhythmia. Presented by Cardiologist Brian Chesnie, M.D.
Innovations in Arrhythmia Treatment
Tuesday, February 19, 6 p.m.
at Hoag Conference Center, Newport Beach
An abnormal rhythm of the heart is one of the most common disorders seen by cardiologists today. Learn about the signs, symptoms and state-of-the-art treatment techniques. Presented by Cardiologist Neala Hunter, M.D.
New Treatment for Atrial Fib
Sunday, March 2, 1-3 p.m.
at Hoag Conference Center, Newport Beach
Join us for an interactive presentation including physician lectures, video presentation of “Mini-Maze,” a new minimally invasive surgery for Atrial Fibrillation, and Q&A with cardiac surgeons and cardiologists specializing in electrophysiology. Reservations required, space limited. Or participate via a live internet webcast at www.hoaghospital.org/heartinstitute. For details, or to RSVP, call 800/514-HOAG(4624).
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