Coastal Wave Diagnostics

02/17/2026

Heart disease includes many diseases that affect your heart, but coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common and familiar one. Heart disease can lead to a heart attack, heart failure, cardiac arrest, stroke and organ damage. Healthy habits, medicines and procedures can prevent or treat CAD and other heart diseases.

🫀Coronary artery disease: Fatty deposits make your heart’s blood vessels narrow.

🫀Arrhythmias: Abnormal heart rhythms keep your heart from beating in a coordinated way.

🫀Heart valve diseases: Valves that are too narrow or don’t close right reduce blood flow.

🫀Cardiomyopathy: Stiff or thickened heart muscle can’t pump blood well.
Heart failure: Your heart can’t pump blood well enough to keep up with your body’s needs.

🫀Congenital heart disease: Problems with how your heart formed before birth prevent normal blood flow.

🫀Pericardial issues: A stiff or inflamed sac (pericardium) around your heart presses on your heart.

The first symptoms of heart disease include chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling in your legs, fatigue and dizziness/fainting. But you can have different signs of heart disease depending on what’s wrong. Heart disease symptoms may include:

Pounding or racing heart (palpitations)
Sweating
Neck pain
Heartburn or indigestion
Nausea or vomiting
Trouble sleeping
Exercise intolerance
Fever

02/17/2026

February is American Heart Month ♥️, and the stats are a wake-up call: Cardiovascular disease remains the #1 killer globally, affecting 1 in every 3 U.S. adults.

But here’s the good news: we aren’t just bystanders. Research is the heartbeat of progress 🔬

Health research is the bridge between a “what if” and a life-saving treatment. Your participation means furthering prevention methods 🚫, ensuring treatments work for everyone 🌍, and expanding innovative technology 👨🏽‍⚕️.

The breakthroughs of tomorrow depend on the volunteers of today—So volunteer to be a pioneer for future generations at the link 🔗 in our bio!

02/13/2026

February is National Heart Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease—the leading cause of death globally—and promote heart-healthy lifestyles. Some heart conditions include-

02/11/2026

Huge thank you to Dr. Burnham and his entire team, along with everyone at Cardiology Associates.

In this video, Dr. Burnham is talking about heart health and not just in a surface-level way, but in a way that truly educates and empowers people to take action. Conversations like this matter. Awareness matters. Early detection matters.

We are so grateful to work alongside physicians and teams who genuinely care about prevention, patient education, and doing what’s best for the community. It makes such a difference when cardiology partners are willing to step up, speak out, and help people understand what’s happening inside their own hearts.

Thank you, Dr. Burnham, for using your voice to advocate for heart health and thank you to your incredible team and Cardiology Associates for the work you do every single day for our patients. We are proud to stand beside you in this mission. 🫀

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

February is almost here, and the 2026 calendar is full! 🗓️❤️

For our family, Heart Month covers so much ground. It’s going to be a busy, emotional, and fulfilling month. 🫀

📌 Save this graphic so you don’t miss the key dates this year, and feel free to share it to your own feed!
(now updated to include Adult CHD Day on Feb 13 ❤️)

💌 Tomorrow (Saturday Jan 31): I’m sharing a fun, free printable! It’s a special treat for heart parents and medical teams — and something the warriors will love, too. Check back tomorrow to grab it!

📘 Sunday (Feb 1): I officially kick off Heart Month with Day 1 of my new series: “The Heart Parent Blueprint.” Join me for 28 days of tips and seasoned advice I wish I had at the beginning of David’s heart journey.

02/10/2026

In the United States, a baby is born with a congenital heart defect every 15 minutes. That's approximately 40,000 babies born with a CHD each year, making it the most common birth defect in the United States

02/09/2026

Meet Mr. Demko!
We had the pleasure of first meeting at one of our community cardiovascular ultrasound screenings in Bay Minette on January 21st. This photo shows him with his youngest son. He’s a devoted husband, a father of six, and a proud grandfather to nine and it’s clear his family means everything to him.

During his screening, we spent time talking with Mr. Demko and listening as he described what he had been feeling. While our screenings don’t evaluate the coronary arteries, his symptoms stood out and were concerning for possible coronary artery disease. Based on that conversation and what we were seeing, we knew he needed to be evaluated by a cardiologist that same day.

We are so thankful for the quick response from Cardiology Associates, Mr. Demko was able to be seen immediately. Just two days later, on Friday, January 23rd, he underwent a heart catheterization with Dr. John Galla, where he referred him to Dr. Lewis Wilson. On January 28th, Dr. Lewis Wilson performed Mr. Demko’s bypass surgery at Springhill Medical Center.

Only two weeks after that first screening, Mr. Demko is back home, recovering well, and doing great.

What stood out most in Mr. Demko’s story is how easy it is to overlook symptoms like shortness of breath, mild chest discomfort, or ongoing fatigue. Many people assume those changes are just part of getting older or something to push through. But of those signs aren’t always normal, and sometimes they’re the body’s way of pointing to a deeper issue that shouldn’t be ignored.

We’re truly grateful to Cardiology Associates, Dr. John Galla, Dr. Lewis Wilson, and the team at Springhill Medical Center for taking such excellent care of Mr. Demko. He and his wife are incredibly thankful for everyone who stepped in so quickly and played a role in his care. We are especially thankful to Mr. Demko and his wife not only trusting us but being able to be part of his recovery.

At Coastal Wave Diagnostics, we believe listening matters. Taking the time to sit down with someone, hear their story, and understand their symptoms can make all the difference. It’s never just a test, it’s a person, a family, and a bigger picture we’re committed to seeing clearly.

February is Heart Month. If you’ve been putting off a cardiovascular screening, let this be your reminder. Early detection can save a life, and sometimes it all starts with a simple conversation.

02/09/2026

❤️🫀 Happy Valentine’s Day from Coastal Wave Diagnostics! 🫀❤️

We’re feeling the love this Friday, February 13th in Fairhope at Eastern Shore Pharmacy from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 💘

February is Heart Month, and there’s no better time to take care of the heart you love. Cardiovascular disease often has no symptoms, which is why getting checked can make all the difference.

✨ Valentine’s Day Special:
Bring your spouse and receive $20 off your screenings!

💕Screening Details:
• $100 per person
• We accept cash, check, card, Venmo, HSA & FSA
• Quick, noninvasive cardiovascular ultrasound screenings

Your heart does so much for you, show it some love this Valentine’s season. ❤️
We can’t wait to see our Fairhope community on Friday!

CoastalWaveDiagnostics LoveYourHeart PreventiveCare

02/07/2026

Grateful for a great day at the NCVH conference in Fairhope, Alabama 🤍

We soaked up so much knowledge from an incredible lineup of speakers, shared ideas with colleagues from clinics and hospitals across the region, and truly enjoyed being in a room full of people who care deeply about cardiovascular health.

A special highlight for us was getting to have a couple of our kids with us today, showing them what learning, collaboration, and community in healthcare really looks like. Days like this remind us why we love what we do. ❤️

02/06/2026

A message from the owner!

Today we’re wearing red for heart health awareness! Heart health matters and awareness saves lives. Tomorrow, expert clinicians including Dr. Walker and Dr. Galla are gathering at the NCVH Gulf Coast Conference in Fairhope, Alabama to dive deep into cardiovascular care and the latest advances in detecting and treating heart and vascular disease.

Heart disease still touches too many families, especially women, and taking a moment to recognize risk, prioritize prevention, and support one another is powerful. Let’s make heart health a conversation everywhere from the conference halls to right here on your feed. Wear red today and be someone’s reminder to check their numbers, know their risks, and care for their heart. ❤️

02/03/2026

NCVH Gulf Coast is coming back to the Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa February 7, 2026. Mark your calendar for this exciting expert led educational event. Earn valuable CME credits while connecting with colleagues and enjoying a dynamic Gulf Coast setting. This is your opportunity to sharpen your knowledge without stepping away for days.

Register is Now Open! Secure your spot 👉 https://ncvh.org/gulf-coast/