SLHV

09/03/2026

❤️ Traveling This Labor Day Weekend? Don't Forget About Your Heart!

Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. Whether you're heading out on a road trip, catching a flight, or spending time with family and friends, a little planning can go a long way toward protecting your heart health.

🚶 Taking breaks to walk and stretch during long trips
💧 Staying hydrated throughout the day
🥗 Packing healthy snacks when possible
😴 Prioritizing rest and maintaining healthy routines while away from home

Small choices can help you feel your best and keep your heart healthy all weekend long. We wish everyone a safe, enjoyable, and heart-healthy Labor Day weekend! ❤️

📖 Learn more about healthy travel: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/mental-health-and-wellbeing/healthy-travel

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09/01/2026

❤️ September Is AFib Awareness Month

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting millions of Americans and significantly increasing the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications if left untreated.

Some people experience noticeable symptoms, while others may not realize they have AFib. Common symptoms can include:
❤️ Heart palpitations or a racing heartbeat
❤️ Fatigue
❤️ Shortness of breath
❤️ Dizziness or lightheadedness
❤️ Exercise intolerance

This AFib Awareness Month, take a moment to learn the signs and talk to your provider if something doesn't feel right.

📖 Learn more: https://www.heart.org/en/professional/quality-improvement/get-with-the-guidelines/get-with-the-guidelines-afib/afib-awareness-month

Join the American Heart Association in September to help reduce the impact of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) through education & improvements in patient care. See full programing information, including scheduled webinars and download the toolkit for your hospital or organization.

08/28/2026

❤️ Thank You for Your Trust

At St. Louis Heart & Vascular, everything we do starts with our patients.

We're proud to share that 94% of patients surveyed said they would absolutely recommend SLHV to others, reflecting feedback from patients across our locations. Patients also rated us highly for staff courtesy, communication, appointment access, and overall care experience.

While we're honored by these results, we're even more grateful for the trust our patients place in us every day.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your heart health journey. ❤️

Read more: https://www.slhv.com/2026/02/slhv-patient-satisfaction-executive-report/

08/24/2026

📚 Back-to-School Isn't Just for Kids

As summer winds down, many of us start settling back into routines, and that's a good thing for your heart! Regular sleep schedules, consistent meal times, daily movement, and keeping up with preventive care can all become easier when life regains a little structure.

As the season shifts, consider this your reminder to:
❤️ Get back into a healthy routine
❤️ Schedule appointments you've been putting off
❤️ Make time for movement each day
❤️ Prioritize sleep and stress management

📖 Learn more about healthy living: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle

By taking small steps toward living a healthy life, like making healthy food choices, being physically active on a regular basis, maintaining a healthy body weight, giving your body the gift good sleep, and not using to***co products, the science confirms you can help reduce your risk of heart disea...

08/20/2026

🫀Heart disease often develops silently, which is why understanding your risk is so important.

A Coronary Calcium Scan is a quick, noninvasive CT scan that looks for calcium buildup in the arteries supplying blood to your heart. The results can help identify early signs of coronary artery disease, even before symptoms appear.

For patients with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking history, or a family history of heart disease, a Coronary Calcium Scan may provide valuable information to guide preventive care.

Knowing your score today could help you make informed decisions about your heart health tomorrow.

Learn more: https://www.slhv.com/service/coronary-calcium-scan/

St. Louis Heart & Vascular provides coronary calcium scans in St. Louis and the surrounding areas. Find the location closest to you today!

08/17/2026

☕ Coffee and Heart Health: What Does the Science Say?

For many people, coffee is part of their daily routine. But how does it fit into a heart-healthy lifestyle?

According to a recent American Heart Association article, moderate coffee consumption may be associated with cardiovascular benefits for many adults. Researchers continue to study the relationship between caffeine and heart health, and the effects can vary based on individual health history, medications, and the type of coffee being consumed.

One important thing to remember: what goes into your coffee matters, too. Added sugars, flavored syrups, and high-calorie creamers can add up quickly.

As with many aspects of heart health, moderation and balance are key.

📖 Read more from the American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2026/07/29/is-coffee-bad-for-your-heart-heres-the-latest-science

Caffeinated coffee may benefit heart health, but energy drinks may have too much caffeine. Here’s what an report says about caffeine and cardiovascular health.

08/12/2026

⭐ Reviews like this mean the world to our team.

At St. Louis Heart & Vascular, our goal is to provide expert cardiovascular care while making every patient feel supported, heard, and cared for. Knowing that our patients trust both our physicians and staff is the greatest compliment we can receive.

❤️ Thank you for your kind words and for allowing us to be part of your healthcare journey.

08/07/2026

🌱 August Is National Wellness Month

When it comes to heart health, wellness doesn't have to mean making major changes overnight. Often, it's the small habits that make the biggest difference: taking a daily walk, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and making time for preventive care.

This National Wellness Month, choose one healthy habit to focus on and stick with it. Small, consistent choices can have a lasting impact on your overall health and well-being.

❤️ Your heart works hard for you every day. August is a great time to return the favor.

📖 Learn more about healthy living: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living

Healthy for Good is a revolutionary movement to inspire you to create lasting change in your health and your life, one small step at a time. The approach is simple: Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well.

08/04/2026

🔬 Today's Research. Tomorrow's Treatments.

Many of the treatments and technologies used in cardiology today were once part of a clinical research study.

At St. Louis Heart & Vascular, research is an important part of our mission to improve cardiovascular care, not just for today's patients, but for future generations as well. Through participation in clinical trials, our research team helps evaluate emerging therapies and innovative treatment options that may shape the future of heart and vascular medicine.

Learn more about our research program: https://www.slhv.com/research/

We're currently enrolling patients in the EMPOWER Trial evaluating the Carillon Mitral Contour System®. Learn more below.

07/29/2026

Is Your Heart Getting Enough Sleep?

Most people know diet and exercise are important for heart health, but sleep plays a major role, too.

Consistently getting too little sleep has been linked to:
💤 High blood pressure
💤 Increased risk of heart disease
💤 Weight gain
💤 Diabetes
💤 Higher levels of stress and inflammation

A few sleep-friendly habits:

🌙 Keep a consistent bedtime
📱 Limit screen time before bed
🍽️ Avoid large meals late at night
🛏️ Create a cool, dark sleeping environment

A good night's sleep doesn't just help you feel better. It helps your heart work better, too. If you're focusing on your heart health, don't overlook one of the most important habits of all: getting enough rest.

📖 Learn more: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/sleep-disorders/sleep-and-heart-health

What are sleep disorders? Sleep disorders are conditions that affect the quality.