The Time is Yesterday By DR. YTURRALDE, MD, FACC, FSCAI I am a veteran interventional cardiologist. I have seen families torn apart emotionally, financially and professionally because a family member experienced an untimely heart attack. Too many of the patients I...
Creating a Medical Therapy Plan for Heart Disease By SALMAN MEHBOOB, M.D. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD or CAD) is caused by a buildup of “fatty” material called plaque in the blood vessels that provide crucial oxygen to the heart. Plaque builds up in...
A look Inside the Cath Lab By RICHARD JACOBY, M.D. Non-invasive cardiac testing gives cardiologists valuable information about the heart muscle, arteries, and valves, but sometimes these results are inconclusive or don’t give enough information to guide treatment....
How to Treat Coronary Artery Disease By SALMAN MEHBOOB, M.D. Coronary artery disease rarely “just happens”. Our lifestyle, including diet and exercise, along with genetics, stress, and other health issues such as high blood pressure and diabetes contribute to the...
Take Control of Your Heart Health Now By RICHARD JACOBY, M.D. One of the biggest misconceptions that I have noted over the years as an interventional cardiologist is that most patients think a heart attack “just happens” – that it appeared out of nowhere. Patients...
