The American Heart Association recently took a stand outlining issues that Asian Americans face impeding them from getting high quality heart health care and some steps that can be taken to remedy this. There are a variety of issues that can be faced by this group when it comes to diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular… Continue reading How We Work Toward Better Heart Health Care For Asian Americans
A study by the European Society of Cardiology found noise pollution doesn’t just hurt our ears. It can also hurt our hearts, particularly our young hearts. Findings included that people 50-years-old or younger were more likely to have a heart attack. This included those who typically would have had low risk for heart attacks, including… Continue reading Noise Pollution in Cities Can Cause Heart Problems
People ask me all the time why I became a cardiologist. It was that one profession, that one thing that could help people live as healthy as they can be by taking care of their hearts. I have loved to move and eat well my entire life. Whether it’s dancing, skiing, walking, biking, hanging out… Continue reading Live From The Heart
Women. We are mothers, spouses, professionals, sisters, friends, daughters. Oftentimes, we’re presidents of our own homes and CEOs of the lives of the ones we love. With all that, is it any wonder that heart disease is the number one killer of women? Think of all the things on your to-do list for this week.… Continue reading What About You? Heartcare is the New Self Care
As women enter their 40s, they often confront many health concerns that have the potential to significantly impact their quality of life. It’s a time when the body starts to manifest various changes, and certain health conditions can become more prevalent. Understanding these possible health challenges is absolutely critical for preserving not only physical well-being… Continue reading Common Health Issues for Women in Their 40s
Many studies have shown that adopting a plant-based diet can greatly reduce the risk of developing heart diseases and can also reverse some of the damage already done to the heart. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death globally. By adopting a plant-based diet, you are greatly reducing your risk of developing heart… Continue reading How a Plant-Based Diet Can Improve Your Cardiovascular Health
Ann Cutbill Lenane, a prominent New York-based realtor and leader of Wise and Wonderful Women, recently had horrible pain in her back, vomiting and shortness of breath. If it wasn’t for her constant advocating for herself, she might not still be here. Lenane was a victim of all too common occurrence, medical gaslighting. Like most… Continue reading Medical Gaslighting in Women’s Health: How to Advocate for Yourself
Heart attacks are on the rise for 25-44 year olds. Heart attacks at any age are serious business but usually we think of this age group as relatively healthy and not high risk. So this marked increase over the last two decades is especially significant. There are a few factors that could be contributing… Continue reading Think you are too young to have a heart attack? Think again.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death for women in the United States. While there are numerous factors that contribute to an individual’s risk of cardiac events, one predictor of CVD risk is Lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a). Recent studies have found that elevated levels of Lp(a) in youth tracks with adult atherosclerotic cardiovascular… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Lp(a) In Youth
Women have been known to be at higher risk of dying while undergoing heart bypass surgery than men. It may be caused by more women having intraoperative anemia, which is a decrease in red blood cells during surgery. What Is Anemia? Anemia is more common in women than men because of pregnancy, having… Continue reading A Higher Mortality Rate in Women After Surgery May Be Caused By Anemia
