Each year, cardiovascular disease claims nearly one million Americans - more than cancer, trauma, pneumonia, influenza and AIDS combined. This is why Broward Health combines the medical expertise, technology and facilities to provide the highest level of care in Broward County. [more...]
Our
Expertise
Broward Health, one of the nation's leading health care systems for treating heart disease, is proud to have the most prestigious group of cardiologists on staff performing some of the most advanced procedures available. [more...]
Our
Technology
The 115,000 sq. ft. Heart Center of Excellence includes two cardiac cath labs with state-of-the-art digital equipment for percutaneous coronary intervention, a comprehensive electrophysiology lab and [more...]
Heart Center of Excellence
After recent additions of Fort Lauderdale's most esteemed cardiologists, the Heart Center of Excellence now offers the community the latest, most comprehensive cardiovascular services in Broward County. [more...]
Dance for the Heart
Broward General Wellness Center is sponsoring Dance for the Heart, an open session where Wellness Center Instructors will be volunteering their time to teach different dances. All proceeds benefit the American Heart Association.
For more information, please call 954-355-5521 or [click here]
The Truth About Triglycerides
Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. Most of your body's fat is stored as triglycerides. Food is one source of triglycerides. Your liver also produces them. When you eat extra calories — especially carbohydrates — your liver increases the production of triglycerides. [more...]
How Do You Know if You're Having a Heart Attack?
Some common signs you need to be aware of are: severe pressure, fullness, squeezing, pain and/or discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulders, neck, arms, or jaw and [more...]
Know Your Risk Factors
Do You Know What Your Risk Factors Are?
Research has found that the risk of developing heart disease not only increases with the number of risk factors, but also the level of severity of each risk factor. One of the ways you can help prevent heart disease is by knowing your risk factors.[more...]
