Heart strings – Can you really die of a broken heart?

The connection between the emotional and physical body is strong. Our thoughts and feelings effect our bodies. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one or a lost love or failed relationship in your life you likely have experienced the sensation of your heart actually physically aching.   The phrases have made their…

Aortic Stenosis – Getting to the heart of the matter

Aortic Stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic heart valve opening. The aorta is the main artery in the body and vital in delivering oxygen rich blood to the entire system. The narrowing is usually caused by age related calcification but can also be attributed to birth defects, radiation therapy or a bout with rheumatic…