CEO Message: Cardiac Surgery Program Moves Forward
Today is an important day for our community. We have learned that the appeal against the approval of a cardiac surgery program at Anne…
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Doctors’ Day 2019: The top 5 stories from AAMC’s doctors
At Anne Arundel Medical Center, we’re fortunate to have a team of medical experts dedicated to sharing important tips on how you can live…
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Reap the heart-healthy benefits of what you sow
Did you know that 610,000 people in the United States die of heart disease every year? That’s one in every four deaths, according to…
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True Story: As a heart doctor, I have to practice what I preach
In the medical field, ironically, it is easy to adopt an unhealthy diet by eating lunches brought to the office from local restaurants, snacking…
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True Story: I was too late to prevent my heart attack
August 30, 2018, started like most other mornings. I woke, showered and got dressed. As I stood at the kitchen counter making my lunch,…
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Heart smart: All about fats
Eating has a big impact on your heart health. In fact, eating healthier can improve several of your heart risks at once. For instance,…
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A trimester-by-trimester guide to safe exercise during pregnancy
Years ago, doctors recommended rest and limited activity to expecting moms as they progressed through each stage of pregnancy. While you should always check…
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6 ways to give the gift of health this holiday season
Health is described as a “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” If you could take that sentence, put it in a box and wrap it as a gift to give to someone you love or care about, would you?
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Micra: How a little pacemaker is making a big change
The Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (or Micra) is the newest and the world’s smallest pacemaker. Currently, Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) is one of only a few Maryland hospitals offering Micra pacemakers. Nancy Dick was one of the first patients to get it, and though it’s small, this pacemaker has changed her life for the better in a great way.
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AAMC receives national recognition for quality heart and stroke care
AAMC has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, and has also achieved the next level of Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation by the American College of Cardiology.
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