Stockton Cardiology Blog

Updates and Articles

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

Our 5th location – Cardiology Care in Lodi!

On September 17, 2025, Stockton Cardiology opened the doors of a 5th office, which is in the city of Lodi. We are now taking appointments at our Lodi office, at: 

The Life-Saving Power of Regular Cardiology Appointments

A recent study in France found that 40% of heart failure patients do not see a cardiologist at least once per year. The pattern was associated with a much higher

Our New Website

Designed With You in Mind We are thrilled to welcome you to the new Stockton Cardiology website! We have completely rebuilt our online home to serve you better. Our goal

Common Heart Terms, Part 2

More Common Heart Terms 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

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