Connecticut doctors are warning that heavy snowfall creates a “perfect storm” for cardiac events, combining cold-induced blood vessel constriction with the intense physical exertion of shoveling, which spikes blood pressure and heart rate. According to cardiologist Matthew Seigerman, this combination significantly increases the risk of heart attacks, particularly among individuals over 40 or those with [...]

We are excited to announce Dr. Adam Russak is joined Cardiac Specialists July of 2025.

"The goal is to improve quality of life and provide a mortality benefit of increased life expectancy." - Dr. Chirag A. Shah of Cardiac Specialists, Medical Director of Structural Heart Program, Bridgeport Hospital Read more

On Wednesday, Bridgeport Hospital held a ceremony for Paul Havran's rescuers at the ferry's Bridgeport terminal. View Article

Interventional Cardiologist Edward Tuohy, MD, of Fairfield has been named Bridgeport Hospital’s Physician of the Year. Part of the hospital medical staff for 15 years, he was selected for his commitment to high quality patient care and the outstanding feedback he has received from patients, their families and his colleagues.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — CT Style Reporter Natasha Lubczenko welcomes “Yale New Haven Health Check” sponsored by Yale New Haven Health. Here today to talk about blood pressure and what we need to know is Dr. Ari Pollack, Cardiologist at Bridgeport Hospital. View Video

You might think all that time spent sitting at your desk is helping you to get ahead in your career. But, increasingly, it is becoming clear that the best thing you can do is to stand up and take a break. “Sitting for long periods of time is not healthy, and can negate the [...]

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