Virtual Care Articles

AFib is not an uncommon word or condition – an estimated 12.1 million people in the U.S. will experience AFib in 2030 – but what does it mean? AFib is shorthand for atrial fibrillation, the rapid or irregular beating of the heart caused by abnormal electrical signals in t... Read More

If your heart’s aflutter, a poet may say the tremulous excitement you feel is because you are in love. Your doctor, however, will say your heart’s flutter could be a sign of a serious condition: atrial fibrillation.

According to the American Heart Association, atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular h... Read More

Summertime always means hot weather, fun in the sun, swimming in a pool or at the beach, and many other outside activities. It should also mean a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to block harmful ultraviolet radiation coming from the sun. This radiation has been scientifically linked to increases in certain types of skin cancers.

It’s too bad our bodies don’t have a “Check Engine Light” that tells us something is wrong with our health.

When the light comes on while driving, we know something isn’t working right and we need to take our car to an expert to fix it. Like our cars, our bodies need regular inspections and maintenance to keep performing at a h... Read More

A hernia occurs when a portion of an internal organ protrudes through a weak spot in your muscle, stomach wall or tissue. If the protrusion is small, you may not feel the lump at all or experience any symptoms. Larger protrusions are noticeable and may cause one or more symptoms.

Since a hernia won’t heal on its own, surgery may be the... Read More