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Life After a Heart Attack

Dr. Baker fills you in on what to expect after a heart attack.


What Your Cholesterol Numbers Mean

Learn from Cardiologist, Dr. Susan O’Leary, what your cholesterol numbers really mean.


Cardiology Services now available in Yerington & Mammoth Lakes

On December 8, 2011, in collaboration with Mammoth Hospital, Mammoth Cardiology will hold its first cardiology clinic at Mammoth Hospital’s SPORT Center. Mammoth Cardiology is a branch of the Carson Tahoe Heart Institute and is accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACCVPR).


When It Comes to Heart Attacks, the Quicker the Angioplasty, the Better the Outcome

Heart attacks result in the death of muscle tissue. That death occurs when blood flow is severely restricted or stopped due to a blockage. Remove the blockage, and the blood flow is restored. The faster the blood flow is restored, the less damage occurs.


Exercise Regularly – Your Heart, Body and Soul will Thank you

While there are numerous benefits to exercise and physical activity, one of the most important benefits is heart health. A sedentary lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease and stroke.