Central Connecticut Cardiologists, LLC.

12/23/2023

Start the new year right with one of the best New Year's resolutions and stop smoking. Happy Holidays.

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06/03/2023

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Cardiovascular experts at Saint Francis Hospital recently became the first in Connecticut to care for patients with pacemaker infections using the AlphaVac System.

Interventional Cardiologists and Electrophysiologists teamed up to treat an infection localized on the leads of a pacemaker using the AlphaVac System, a suction catheter typically used to remove pulmonary embolisms, blood clots, or other masses in the heart. Their innovative approach to addressing such infections resulted in treating the infection while reducing the risk of further complications for the patient.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3C7U5S8

04/14/2023

Cardiologists at Saint Francis Hospital recently completed the 100th WATCHMAN procedure at the hospital. WATCHMAN is a one-time, minimally invasive procedure for people with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem who need an alternative to blood thinners.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer our patients options when it comes to treatment of AFib,” said Rick Soucier, M.D., Regional Cardiology Service Line Leader for Trinity Health Of New England and Chief of Cardiology at Saint Francis. “At Trinity Health Of New England, we have an extensive network of cardiologists throughout the region, allowing us to provide state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home.”

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04/02/2023

In recognition of National Physicians Week on March 25-31, 2023, we express our gratitude to Atique Azam Mirza, MD, of Central Connecticut Cardiologists, LLC., who selflessly serves as Vice President of the Hartford County Medical Association (HCMA).

02/01/2023

Please don’t wait like Susan Lucci and contact our office to address your heart health as you may not know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, killing 314,186 women in 2020—or about 1 in every 5 female deaths.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for African American and white women in the United States. Among American Indian and Alaska Native women, heart disease and cancer cause roughly the same number of deaths each year. For Hispanic and Asian or Pacific Islander women, heart disease is second only to cancer as a cause of death.3
About 1 in 16 women age 20 and older (6.2%) have coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease.

About 1 in 16 white women (6.1%), black women (6.5%), and Hispanic women (6%)

About 1 in 30 Asian women (3.2%)

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01/09/2023

We are here to help for all your cardiovascular health issues. Please give us a call (860) 525-1234/(860) 741-6678 if we can help you with your healthcare needs or cardiovascular preventive care.

Channel 3 Better CT interview about women's cardiac issues

01/30/2022

Atrial fibrillation is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat that causes the heart to beat quickly or irregularly. Learn about symptoms of atrial fibrillation, or AFib, and how they may be treated.

Symptoms of Atrial fibrillation include:

✔️Fatigue
✔️ Chest pain
✔️ Palpitations
✔️ Shortness of breathe
✔️ And more

We can help you to recognize Atrial Fibrillation if you have these or other symptoms. Please feel free to call (860) 525-1234 to schedule your appointment to talk to one of our specialists. We will be happy to answer all of your questions and provide you with state of the art care right at home for Atrial Fibrillation and all or your cardiovascular issues.

11/27/2020

03/29/2020

According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults who are 65 years old and older are at a higher risk for severe illness and hospitalization from COVID-19 infection. If you’re an older adult or caring for someone who is elderly, learn what you can do to help prevent illness from COVID-19.

If you’re an older adult or caring for someone who is elderly, learn what you can do to help prevent illness from COVID-19.

03/28/2020

We are always here to take care of you. Now our cardiologists can see you via videoconference (Telehealth visit) in the safe environment of your home or wherever you are during this pandemic. All you need is a smart phone or an internet device with a camera.

Please do not delay or cancel your appointments, call us at (860) 525-1234 to learn more about it. We are open and continue to see patients in our offices while taking all the necessary precautions to keep you, our cardiologists and staff safe during this unusual time of stress due to the COVID19 pandemic. We wish you health and safety and hope we all recover soon from this tough time.