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Supplements and YOUR HEART

One of the most common questions I am asked in my clinic is what supplements do you recommend to protect against heart disease. The answer is both simple…NONE… and complex… depends on what you mean by a supplement.A landmark study entitled INTERHEART...
Mysterious Murmurs

Mysterious Murmurs

The iconic black stethoscope is synonomous with physicians. For cardiologists it is a key tool to unravel the mystery of heart murmurs. Murmurs occur due to the flow of blood through various chambers of the heart. We have two valves that connect the upper (atria) and...
Drug Interactions And The Heart

Drug Interactions And The Heart

In clinical research we test a new drug under a controlled and closely monitored setting. When the drug gets approved for general use the same safeguards are not in place, and many new drugs have subsequently been restricted or taken off the market because of drug to...
New Cholesterol Guidelines: What It Means For You

New Cholesterol Guidelines: What It Means For You

The report reemphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle that incorporates exercise and dietary modifications. Last fall the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association jointly issued the long awaited new guidelines for cholesterol...
Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention

Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention

Atrial fibrillation is the most common rhythm disturbance of the heart resulting in hospitalization. Fortunately, both prevention and treatment of atrial fibrillation has improved significantly. Common presenting symptoms include a racing heart, irregular heart...