Keeping Your Heart Healthy

While American Heart Month serves as an important reminder to prioritize your cardiovascular health, you can support your heart year-round. Read more for health tips from our doctors, inspirational patient stories and news from Catholic Health's award-winning St. Francis Heart Center. 

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Heart Health Tips

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What Is Atrial Fibrillation?

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Women and Stroke: What You Should Know to Stay Protected

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The Connection Between Oral Health and Total Wellness

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New US Guidelines for High Blood Pressure

Cold Plunge

Cold Plunges: Are They Healthy or Harmful for Your Heart?

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How to Exercise With Heart Disease

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How to Keep Your Heart Healthy at Every Age

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What You Should Know About Cardiac Rehabilitation

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Common Diagnostic Imaging Tests

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How Cold Weather Can Be Tough for Your Heart

Patient Success Stories

Bob Nagle Patient Story

Driving on the Links, Then Driving to the Emergency Room

Flying to St. Francis for the Best in Cardiac Care

Ralph had suffered from Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a condition affecting the heart’s left ventricle

St. Francis Heart Center Saves Hauppauge Resident’s Life

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Explore Heart & Vascular Care

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Cardiology Services

At Catholic Health, we give you convenient access to the latest technologies and procedures that make us an unparalleled leader in cardiovascular services.

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Heart & Vascular Locations

In addition to Long Island's most awarded heart program at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center, you can find excellence in heart and vascular care at St. Francis Heart Center locations across Long Island

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Award-Winning Care

St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is ranked as one of the best hospitals in the nation for Heart & Vascular.

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Catherine Kenyon Student Athlete Cardiac Screening Program

St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center conducts free cardiac screenings for student athletes, grades 9-12, to help diagnose potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions.

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