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What Is Ejection Fraction?

05/26/2025

Ejection fraction measures how efficiently the heart is pumping blood. Samaritan cardiologists work with patients to help their hearts pump more efficiently reducing wear and tear on the heart, and improving symptoms.

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Why Prevention Is Important

05/26/2025

Treating conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease and more can help prevent heart issues or heart failure.

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Cardiology Fellowship

05/26/2025

Samaritan is one of only two programs in the state training future cardiologists. The cardiology fellowship is a three-year post-graduate fellowship program designed to prepare physicians to be outstanding clinical adult cardiologists.

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Your Heart Is an Important Organ

05/26/2025

The heart is an important organ in your body. It is the source of blood that pumps blood to other organs. Samaritan cardiologists work with you to optimize your heart.

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Atrial Fibrillation

05/26/2025

Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, an irregular heartbeat. In AFib, the heart’s electrical signals become disorganized, causing the heart’s upper chambers to beat chaotically instead of in a coordinated way. Samaritan’s electrophysiologists work with patients to treat triggers of abnormal rhythms, as well as frequency, duration and more.

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Heart Failure

05/26/2025

Heart failure occurs when the heart is not pumping as well as it should due to weakness or stiffness. Samaritan cardiologists, through medication and treatments, work with patients to help improve symptoms and life expectancy.

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