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Door to balloon: speed is of the essence when it comes to your heart
Dr. Daniel Simpson, a board-certified cardiologist

Bristol Regional consistently beating national door-to-balloon benchmark
Dr. Jack Butterworth, vice president of medical affairs for Bristol Regional

Skipping medications can lead to poorer heart health
Barbara Smith, a nurse practitioner

EKG: A simple test that continues to save lives
Dr. Francis Jaynal, an internist and cardiologist

Cardiac stress tests give Hawkins County patients peace of mind without interfering with everday life
Dr. Irfan Alhayani, a hospitalist

Induced hypothermia can restore hope in sudden cardiac arrest cases
Dr. James Merrill, a board-certified cardiologist

Two new pulmonologists educate patients on the risks of smoking in an effort to convince them to quit
Drs. Giri Hoskere and Sam Kosseifi practice pulmonary and critical care

Lee Regional offers calcium scoring to assess a patient's heart attack risk
Dr. Kathleen DePonte, a board-certified radiologist

Chest pain or heartburn? How to know the difference
Dr. Martin Schnell, emergency department medical director