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Persistent chest pain isn’t something to ignore. While the discomfort isn’t always life-threatening, it’s one of the tell-tale signs of heart trouble.  When should you see a cardiologist for persistent chest pain? The cardiovascular experts at Cardiology Specialists of Orange County in Santa Ana, Newport Beach, and Irvine, California, explain...

A pacemaker can give your life back, reducing symptoms like dizziness and fatigue and helping you get back to the activities you enjoy. But having a pacemaker isn’t a one and done fix. It requires ongoing medical monitoring. At Cardiology Specialists of Orange County, our cardiovascular specialists provide comprehensive follow-up...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but how we monitor and manage it is rapidly evolving. Advances in digital health technology have made remote patient monitoring (RPM) a powerful tool in modern cardiology, transforming care and making it more personal, proactive, and accessible. Instead of relying solely...

You can’t feel it happening, but high blood pressure quietly damages your blood vessels, heart, and other vital organs. Left untreated, it significantly increases your risk of serious complications like stroke, heart attack, or heart conditions like an abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia). But you can manage and even prevent high blood...

You’re well aware that heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States among adult women and men of most races and ethnicities. So when your heart starts to skip beats, flutter, or flop, naturally you’re concerned. Heart palpitations are common arrhythmias that usually don’t indicate that anything...

A stress test is a diagnostic tool that forces your heart to work harder, which may help diagnose a heart condition that isn't visible while you are at rest. By using physical exercise or medication to increase your heart rate, your cardiologist can see exactly how well your heart pumps...