May 6, 2026

Focused on expanding access to quality care.

It can take weeks, even months, for patients to get a cardiology appointment. For someone experiencing symptoms, that delay can have a big impact on their outcomes.

During Patient Experience Week and every week, our focus is on what better access to care looks like in practice. Heartbeat Health works with primary care, health systems, and care teams to close the care gap so patients can be seen in days, not months.

A better patient experience is about getting the right care at the right time.

March 30, 2026

On this National Doctors Day we would like to recognize our team of cardologists rockstars.

Heartbeat Clinical Staff

This National Doctor’s Day, we’re putting a spotlight on our team of board-certified cardiologists who dedicate their lives to delivering accessible, high-quality cardiovascular care.

Thank you for everything you do, today and every day, to support your patients and drive the future of healthcare forward!

March 9, 2026

The future of women’s health is heart health.

In the spirit of International Womens Day, we’re addressing a stark reality about women’s heart health. New alarming research from the American Heart Association estimates that 6 in 10 women will develop cardiovascular disease over the next 25 years, and it will show up at younger ages.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women, but it’s still underrecognized and underdiagnosed. We need informed prevention strategies and management pathways that address how heart disease presents and progresses in women.

Today we reaffirm our commitment to accessible cardiovascular care for women everywhere and urge women to be proactive with their heart care. 💪❤️

Dive into all the research in this STAT News article:

March 4, 2026

The Heart: Kidney Connection

March is National Kidney Month. The connection between heart health and kidney health is stronger than many people realize.

High blood pressure and cardiovascular disease are leading causes of kidney damage. And when kidney health declines, the heart has to work harder.

At Heartbeat Health, we recognize the importance of preventative, proactive care and coordination for chronic conditions.

February 25, 2026

Women deserve care that reflects their lives, their hearts, and their voices.

This Heart Month, we’re putting a spotlight on women’s hearts. 🫀

Women experience heart health differently, especially during life transitions like menopause, when changes in hormones can affect blood pressure, cholesterol, heart rhythm, and overall cardiovascular risk.

At Heartbeat Health, our Women’s Heart Health Program provides expert, trusted care led by board-certified heart specialists. We focus on the unique ways menopause can affect heart health and partner with you on personalized, preventive care, delivered conveniently through virtual visits.

Whether you’re navigating new symptoms, managing long-term heart risk, or want clarity and reassurance, our team is here to listen, educate, and partner with you. Women deserve care that reflects their lives, their hearts, and their voices.

This February, and every month, Heartbeat Health is committed to helping women protect their hearts at every stage of life!

Preventing heart disease is all about the long game. It takes endurance, dedication, willpower, and a good support network. For some that may sound like pain, suffering, and torture. It doesn’t have to be like that though. Staying healthy can be challenging, but it’s rewarding, feels good, will boost your self-esteem, and can help you from becoming just another statistic.

To help you understand your risk of heart disease and what to do about it, here are 5 facts that all men need to know:

1. Just because you don’t have symptoms doesn’t mean you don’t need to see a doctor

The key thing to know about heart disease is that it’s not like a sprained ankle or a paper-cut. Heart disease takes years, often decades, to develop. When people finally have symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or leg swelling, it may be too late. The best time to combat heart disease is before it starts. Although it may not be as simple as this, many people would probably prefer to exercise and eat well than have to be subjected to daily medications, procedures, and even surgeries years down the line.

2. Lifestyle changes are an important first step in being healthy, but some people need medications too

Let’s face it… no one wants to take medications if they don’t have to. On the flip side though, you shouldn’t feel like a failure if your doctor recommends a medication to help control your risk of having heart disease.

3. The average age of having a first heart attack in men is 65

There’s no getting around this one. In your 30s and think you’re off the hook? Think again. It takes decades for heart disease to develop?

4. Erectile dysfunction can be a sign of heart disease

Have people always told you to think with your brain and not your penis? That may be good advice, but in this case, you should definitely pay attention to what your penis is trying to tell you.

5. Man’s best friend actually can help you live longer

Dogs have always been man’s best friend, right? Well, aside from all the other ways they’ve got your back all that drool and dog food may actually help you live longer.

As you’ve probably heard, the guidelines that doctors should be considering to decide whether your blood pressure is “normal” or high have changed in the past couple years.

With these new categories, about 50% of adults over 40 will be classified as having at least elevated blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association (AHA)!

Before we get into what you can do about your blood pressure, let’s get into the nitty gritty of what blood pressure actually is.

What is it?

Blood pressure is the result of the amount of fluid going through your blood vessels as a factor of how tight the blood vessels are – the resistance.

How should you check it?

Checking blood pressure isn’t as straight-forward as it may seem.

What should you do about it?

If you’re in the Normal category, great for you!

For those in the Elevated category, here’s your wake-up call.

If your blood pressure falls into one of the Hypertension categories, fear not!

Furthermore, _just because you take a medication doesn’t mean it replaces a good old fashion healthy lifestyle (the best medicine of all).

Speaking with your doctor regularly to make sure you’re meeting your treatment goals is important since most people will require adjustments in their medications over time.

Key dietary changes you can make to help lower blood pressure are to decrease the amount of salt and red meat you eat.

Exercise

When it comes to exercise for blood pressure control, it’s important to add in resistance training to your workout plan.

Summary

The job of Cardiologists is to individualize the guidelines. All that said, as long as your doctor said it’s safe to do so, the first steps in lowering blood pressure are recommendations that everyone should follow.

When it comes to heart health, things can get complicated. Here are five numbers you should know about yourself to help define your risk.

Blood Pressure

A blood pressure of less than 120/80 is ideal.

Cholesterol

You want a total cholesterol less than 200, an LDL less than 130, and an HDL over 40 for men or 50 for women.

Blood Sugar

A HbA1c less than 5.7% is ideal.

BMI

A BMI of 18.5-24.9 is normal.

Exercise

If you prefer to enjoy the journey, you can do 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise spread throughout each week incorporating strength training on at least 2 days each week.

The important part is what these numbers, along with other risk factors for heart disease, do over time. Heart disease usually takes decades to get to the point of a heart attack or stroke.