Stockton Cardiology Blog

Updates and Articles

This blog features cardiology related articles as well as updates about Stockton Cardiology.

Our New Website

Welcome to Our New Website! We hope that you find the way this website presents information to be helpful and easy. It has been created with our website users in

Common Heart Terms, Part 2

In our last blog post, we discussed some common heart terms that are useful to know when you are looking for cardiovascular care in the Stockton area. Medical terms, especially

Common Heart Terms

Every industry has its own lingo and acronyms that truly have to be learned. Even text messaging has gone the way of acronyms to the point you may have to

What is Heartburn?

Heartburn Heartburn, like the name implies, is a burning sensation in your chest just behind your breastbone where your heart lies. It is often painful and uncomfortable. It can be

Parts of Your Heart

Heart Anatomy Your heart is a vital organ that, along with your brain and lungs, you absolutely cannot live without. Thus, it is important to keep it healthy with regular

How Your Heart Works

Since ancient times, humans have known that the heart is important. However, for a long time, people did not know what the heart did. The famous Greek philosopher, Aristotle, knew

What is Heart Disease?

The heart, along with your brain and lungs, is one of the most important organs in your body. Without a properly functioning heart, you can’t live. The heart is a

Common Blood Thinning Medications & FAQ

There are various heart medications that are used to help lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, prevent blood clots, and to treat heart failure. The purpose of many of the most

7 Benefits of Exercise on the Heart – Part 2

Hello, and welcome back to our blog here at Stockton Cardiology. This is part two of our blog series about the benefits of exercise on the heart. Exercise has a

7 Benefits of Exercise on the Heart – Part 1

The Miraculous Benefits of Exercise We’ve all heard it before: “exercise is good for your heart.” But have you ever stopped to wonder what specifically exercise does for the heart