Tag Archives: Heart Disease

We Now Offer Bariatric Surgery

We all know levels of obesity in our country are growing at an alarming rate. In Utah alone, more than half of adults are overweight or obese according to statistics of the Utah Department of Health. So, chances are you know someone who is at an unhealthy weight. But, why should we care about our [...]

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Keeping the Beat With a Pacemaker

The bright lights shine down onto the stage. Every seat is empty—everyone is on their feet, cheering and clapping. The faint sound of a rhythmic chant begins. As the applause starts to fade, the crowd becomes louder and clearer. “Encore! Encore! Encore!” And before you can raise your drumsticks high above your head and kick [...]

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What is Cardioversion?

Imagine building a machine that could run continuously for 80+ years with little to no maintenance. Believe it or not, everyone already has one of these on hand. It’s called the human heart and it’s the greatest pump known to mankind. Under normal circumstances, it beats at rate of 60-100 beats per minute. For most, [...]

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