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Could you be one of the tens of millions of Americans who may have AFib and not know it?
Read more: Could you be one of the tens of millions of Americans who may have AFib and not know it?If your heart’s aflutter, a poet may say the nervous excitement you feel is because you are in love. Your doctor, however, will tell you that your heart’s flutter could be a sign of a serious condition: atrial fibrillation. “Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a serious heart condition that can lead to stroke, heart failure and…
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Good medicine: Lovelace name carries a legacy of healing — and space exploration
Read more: Good medicine: Lovelace name carries a legacy of healing — and space explorationBy Elaine D. Briseño / For the Journal Jan 5, 2025 Editor’s note: The Journal continues “What’s in a Name?,” a once a month column in which Elaine Briseño will give a short history of how places in New Mexico got their names. The arrival of the railroad and abundance of mining were certainly responsible…
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Help Your Heart’s Health Through Blood Pressure Monitoring
Read more: Help Your Heart’s Health Through Blood Pressure MonitoringIt is estimated that nearly 46% of Americans have high blood pressure, making them more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. Knowing how to take your blood pressure accurately and how to evaluate the reading can be lifesaving. In order to take an accurate blood pressure reading, do not smoke, exercise, drink caffeinated…
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Lovelace Health System acquires six urgent care clinics in greater Albuquerque and Taos
Read more: Lovelace Health System acquires six urgent care clinics in greater Albuquerque and TaosALBUQUERQUE, NM – January 3, 2025 – Lovelace Health System, a leading regional healthcare provider, announced today that it has acquired six urgent care clinics across Albuquerque and Taos, New Mexico, from NextCare Urgent Care. Four of the clinics are located in the Albuquerque area with two others located in Rio Rancho and Taos. All…
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What to do if … you have the flu
Read more: What to do if … you have the fluMany people believe flu season only lasts a few months, but it can stretch through seven months of the year. Learn tips on what to do if you think you may have the flu. What are symptoms of the flu? Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher Chills Cough Sore throat Muscle aches Headache Fatigue…
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Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center Earns 2024 Leapfrog Top Small Teaching Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
Read more: Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center Earns 2024 Leapfrog Top Small Teaching Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and SafetyALBUQUERQUE, December 17, 2024 — Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) was named a Top Small Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group and is the only hospital in New Mexico to earn this distinction. This is the fourth consecutive “Top Teaching Hospital” designation for HHNM, highlighting its nationally recognized achievements…
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Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico Names Mary Armijo Chief Operating Officer
Read more: Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico Names Mary Armijo Chief Operating OfficerALBUQUERQUE, NM – December 16, 2024 – Lovelace Health System has named Mary Armijo, MBA, MS, CIS, chief operating officer (COO) of Lovelace Medical Center (LMC) and Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM), effective January 6, 2025. Armijo comes to Lovelace with more than 20 years of healthcare operational experience. She…
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Expert care helps first-time mother navigate challenging delivery
Read more: Expert care helps first-time mother navigate challenging deliveryKassi and Matt Foote, first-time parents in Albuquerque, New Mexico, were counting the days until their new baby was born. Between the baby showers and shopping for new baby supplies, Foote maintained a regular schedule of visits to her obstetrician, who monitored her vital signs and those of her baby. During one of her visits,…
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Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Lovelace Regional Hospital Recognized by Women’s Choice Awards®
Read more: Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Lovelace Regional Hospital Recognized by Women’s Choice Awards®Hospitals honored as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast Care, Obstetrics ALBUQUERQUE – December 2, 2024 – Lovelace Women’s Hospital (LWH) and Lovelace Regional Hospital (LRH) have earned national recognition from the 2025 Women’s Choice Awards®, as two of America’s Best Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast Care and Obstetrics. The Women’s Choice Awards ®…
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Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center places 1000th WATCHMAN™ Device
Read more: Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center places 1000th WATCHMAN™ DeviceALBUQUERQUE – November 20, 2024 – The 1000th WATCHMAN™ device was placed at Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (HHNM) by Michael Bestawros, M.D., MPH, an electrophysiologist with New Mexico Heart Institute/ Lovelace Medical Group. HHNM is the only facility in New Mexico to have placed 1,000 WATCHMAN™ devices. The WATCHMAN™ device…
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- Lovelace Westside Hospital first in New Mexico to perform the sleeve gastrectomy using the Titan SGS™ Stapler
- Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center first in New Mexico to use pulse field ablation to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- Lovelace Medical Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality heart failure care
- Lovelace Medical Center recognized for multi-disciplinary quality improvement
- Breastfeeding benefits for moms and babies