Author

Maureen Chavez

At a regional hospital in Bar Harbor, Maine, Maureen Chavez, RN, worked for years assisting with interventional heart procedures. She now writes about cardiac care for Biology Insights following 13 years of nursing across emergency departments, coronary care units, and catheterization labs. Chavez still takes weekend emergency on-call shifts at the hospital for acute cardiac events. She completed her bachelor of science in nursing at Radford University.

What Percentage of LAD Blockage Requires a Stent?
Is SpO2 Low During a Heart Attack?
Can a Car Accident Cause Heart Problems?
Is Leg Numbness a Sign of a Heart Attack?
Should I Worry About Mild Tricuspid Regurgitation?
The Key Difference Between Angina and Myocardial Infarction
Is AFib Common After Stent Placement?
What Happens If a Blood Clot Goes to Your Heart?
What It Means When There Is Mild Mitral Regurgitation
How Long in AFib Before a Clot Forms?
What Is Peripheral Perfusion and Why Does It Matter?
How to Stop Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) at Night
Can You Fly With Angina? Safety and Medical Advice
Does Cocaine Raise Your Blood Pressure? The Heart Risks
Is Mitral Annular Calcification Serious?
Are Nosebleeds a Sign of a Heart Attack?
If Your Heart Stops, Can You Still Breathe?
What Does AFib Sound Like — and Can You Feel It?
What BPM Is a Heart Attack and What Do the Numbers Mean?
Can Alcohol-Induced AFib Be Reversed?
Can Ejection Fraction Improve After a Stent?
Can Colonoscopy Prep Cause Irregular Heartbeat?
Can Heart Attack Symptoms Last for Days?
Can a Hoarse Voice Be a Sign of Heart Problems?
What Is the Treatment for Severe Coronary Artery Calcification?
Which Artery Is the Widowmaker? And Why Is It So Deadly?
Can You Fly After Angioplasty? Timing & Precautions
Is a 70 Percent Heart Blockage Dangerous?
How Long Can You Live With Left Atrial Enlargement?
How to Know If You Have Heart Disease: Symptoms & Tests