Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care

08/13/2025

“Japanese walking” — also known as high-intensity interval walking — offers impressive benefits in just 30 minutes a day. A cardiologist explains why it’s trending on social media as a more effective walking method. https://bit.ly/3Jd7Qpq

08/09/2025

New studies from the American Cancer Society have found a significant rise in colorectal cancer screenings and early-stage diagnoses among U.S. adults aged 45-49. Learn more in our weekly news roundup. https://bit.ly/4ooI41k

08/09/2025

08/08/2025

A big congratulations to the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Class of 2029! Your white coats represent a symbol of compassion, integrity, and excellence. Your journey in medicine starts now, and we’re honored to cheer you on every step of the way.

Special thanks to Dr. Geoffrey Young, Baptist Health Cancer Care Chief of Head & Neck Cancer Surgery and FIU’s Chair of Surgical Sciences, for an inspiring keynote that captured the true heart of this calling.

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08/08/2025

“I always thought I was defective,” says Gani Espinoza, reflecting on a lifetime of depression, learning disabilities, and self-destructive habits. Nothing seemed to help, not medication and not therapy, until he met Dr. Rachel Rohaidy at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute.

Through transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) an innovative, noninvasive therapy for treatment-resistant depression, Gani began to notice a change. His low moods did not last as long. He slept better. He felt more focused at home, at work, and with his kids.

“TMS gave me the extra thing I needed to move forward,” he says. “I do not feel defective anymore.”

Click to read how advanced brain health care helped Gani reclaim his life: https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation-tms-gave-him-his-life-back

08/08/2025

We’re proud to provide quality orthopedic care to the communities we serve.

Baptist Health Orthopedic Care was ranked #1 in South Florida for Orthopedics by U.S. News and World Report, #3 in Florida and #53 nationally, with high-performing ratings in complex orthopedic care, hip fracture treatment, and hip and knee replacement surgeries. We're proud to provide quality care to the communities we serve.

08/07/2025

Did you know prolonged exposure to extreme heat can age your body just like smoking or heavy drinking? Preventive cardiologist Dr. Adedapo Iluyomade spoke to National Geographic on its impact. Click the link below to read the full article.

08/07/2025

If you’ve explored cognitive enhancers or anti-aging solutions, you might have come across mentions of methylene blue. While this compound has potential benefits for some, it also comes with significant risks. https://bit.ly/46EFGxc

08/06/2025

Singer Justin Timberlake recently revealed he was diagnosed with Lyme disease after some backlash from fans about his world tour performances. It’s brought up conversations about the disease and, here in South Florida, if it’s a risk we need to watch out for. Here's what you need to know:

🍍“In places in the Northeast, about half the ticks during the summer can be infected with the disease; whereas, in places where there’s not a lot of Lyme disease, like Florida or Arizona, the majority of adult ticks are not infected," says Dr. Andrew Forster, internal medicine physician with Baptist Health Primary Care.

🍍Lyme Disease Symptoms include fatigue, fever, headache, and skin rash. If left untreated, Lyme disease can spread to the heart, joints and nervous system.

🍍When it comes to protecting yourself from ticks and the disease, Dr. Forster advises people to be fully covered when hiking, and to conduct tick checks, especially in areas like under your arm, the back of your knees, and scalp. if you're experiencing symptoms, do consult a healthcare provider.

08/05/2025

A new study from Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute is challenging everything we thought we knew about treating deep brain tumors. See how the gentlest touch sometimes yields the most powerful results. https://bit.ly/3J49WYp

08/04/2025

“It was terrifying,” says Susan, remembering the moment her legs stopped responding in the ocean. That one incident led to a 20-year struggle with unexplained symptoms like falls, memory loss, and personality changes.

Doctors suspected dementia but couldn’t offer a solution — until she came to Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health. There, she was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a reversible brain condition often mistaken for Alzheimer’s.

After surgery to relieve the pressure on her brain, Susan is walking stronger and feeling like herself again.

Tap to read how expert neurological care changed her life: https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/when-a-mystery-illness-actually-has-a-fix-new-hope-for-patient-with-brain-condition

08/04/2025

Sarcomas are often painless in their early stages so these cancers often go undetected until they’re more advanced, says Harold Huss, M.D., a surgical oncologist at Lynn Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health. https://bit.ly/3JfaScu

08/03/2025

For 20 years Susan Morfesi struggled with a mystery illness affecting her physical and mental health. She finally found an answer – and a fix – with neurosurgeon Frank Vironis, M.D., at Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health.
https://bit.ly/4oBvSuz

08/03/2025

Baptist Health Cancer Care specialists are using therapies that deliver new levels of precision and personalization and provide new hope for those diagnosed with lung cancer, the leading cause of U.S. cancer deaths. https://bit.ly/4oj7kpV

08/01/2025

Dr. Bradley Taylor recently spoke to 97.9 WRMF discussing the heart & vascular program at Baptist Health and what new treatment options are available for those with heart disease. For the full interview, click the link below.

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08/01/2025

Can erectile dysfunction be an early indicator of heart disease? Dr. Adedapo Iluyomade recently spoke to the BackTable Urology podcast discussing this issue. For the full episode and interview click the link below.

Listen to the BackTable Urology Podcast on Cardiology-Urology Collaboration: Managing ED & Heart Health with Dr. Dapo Iluyomade. Visit BackTable.com.

07/24/2025

Have you heard about "Japanese Walking?" Dr. Sergiu Darabant recently spoke to Everyday Health about the new fitness method gaining traction across social media. Read more:

This viral exercise trend can boost aerobic capacity and lower blood pressure, among other benefits.

07/22/2025

Blood pressure monitors are essential for those looking to keep an eye on their heart health and knowing their numbers. Cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Fialkow talks to Everyday Health explaining why. Learn more:

Our top picks for the best blood pressure monitors include top-rated options for every budget and lifestyle from brands like Garmin and Braun.

07/18/2025

President Trump’s chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) diagnosis has put a spotlight on a common but under-diagnosed condition. Learn about the signs of CVI and tips for managing vascular health from experts with Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care.
https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/takeaways-from-president-trump-chronic-venous-insufficiency-diagnosis

07/09/2025

For those who regularly engage in both cardiovascular exercise and strength training, a common concern is whether cardio negatively affects muscular gains. A certified athletic trainer with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care offers clarity and guidance.
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07/08/2025

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the newest wellness buzzword on social media as influencers, fitness trainers, and even health brands are touting HRV tracking. But what is HRV and should you be tracking it? https://bit.ly/4knOKK9

06/30/2025

While heart attack deaths in the U.S. have dropped nearly 90% since 1970, overall cardiovascular mortality is rising due to chronic heart conditions like heart failure and hypertension, a major new study warns. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/despite-steep-decline-in-fatal-heart-attacks-deaths-from-heart-disease-still-rising

06/20/2025

A woman vacationing in the thought she pulled a muscle, but what happened next, she's calling a medical miracle, thanks to Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute's Dr. Makoto Hashimoto, a professor and director of robotic cardiac surgery at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Read this incredible story here:

Thanks to a pioneering doctor and cutting-edge robotic technology, Mary Lou Davis underwent bypass robotic surgery – without cracking open her chest.

06/17/2025

If you suffer from migraines, you may also be at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to experts at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/what-you-need-to-know-about-migraines-and-your-heart-health