As a cardiologist who emphasizes prevention, I know from first-hand experience what happens when people put off routine checkups or ignore symptoms. Should you make an appointment to have any or all of these critical health tests done?… Continue Reading
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How Many Teeth You Have Can Affect Your Health
Researchers throughout the world have long been aware of a connection between oral health and overall health. One reason is that gum disease can spread infection and inflammation to other parts of the body, including the cardiovascular system…. Continue Reading
Is Medication the Only Relief for Migraines?
If you look at a physician’s desk reference for treating migraines you will literally find an A to Z roster of medications – from Alsuma to Zomig… Migraines – Beyond Drugs! Myth: Get a migraine, treat it with… Continue Reading
Is Red Wine Good for You?
Myth: Drink lots of red wine – it’s good for heart health. Fact: Many studies have reported the benefits of limited wine intake for heart health. My Recommendation: Know what the good limits are to avoid the risks… Continue Reading
Coenzyme Q10 Benefits
As a nutrient essential to energy production, coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, is a VIP (very important particle) within your body. It is one of the best nutrients you can feed your heart to support overall heart… Continue Reading
Heart Disease Awareness
For decades, cardiovascular disease (CVD) – commonly referred to as heart disease – has been the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. In 2007 alone, it claimed over 600,000 lives, the majority… Continue Reading
10 “Don’ts & Dos” for a Longer Life
No matter how old you are, learn from this handful of “don’ts,” and put more quality in your life and increase your longevity potential with some “dos.” Despite all the best intentions and efforts on behalf of patients,… Continue Reading
Antiarrythmics
This class of drugs includes Tambocor (flecainide), Procanbid (procainamide), Cordarone (amiodarone), Betapace (sotalol), and Lanoxin (digitalis or digoxin). Arrhythmia is the diagnosis used by cardiologists when the heartbeat is irregular or its rhythm is abnormal, due to problems… Continue Reading
HMDI Heart Health Q & A
Readers often e-mail us health related questions. Although we do not provide medical advice or consultation through HeartMD Institute, we do post general answers to inquiries with hopes of helping others who may have similar questions. Do you have… Continue Reading
Q&A: Cardiac Procedures
*Q: My doctor has recommended that I get a pacemaker since I started having episodes of slow heart rate due to atrial fibrillation. I’m also on a number of drugs. Can you suggest any natural remedies? Slow heart rates during atrial… Continue Reading