The heart pumps blood into the arteries in order to provide oxygen and other essential nutrients to the body. Sometimes, due to disease or other contributing factors, the force of the pumping can be too much for the walls of the arteries to handle. Hypertension, or...
Advances in cardiovascular medicine in recent years have made it easier for doctors to detect peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in its early stages. This includes the use of advanced diagnostic tools such as Doppler ultrasound. In mild cases of PAD, the narrowing of...
The two most important factors in preventing heart disease are remarkably simple: 1) have a thorough heart health screening to identify your risk factors, and 2) have regular follow-up screenings, in accord with those risk factors. The American Heart Association...
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of Americans. Naturally, many people want to know what they can do to reduce their risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and peripheral disease. Well, there are some simple lifestyle habits you can adopt today that can...
There have been many advances in the medical technology used to fight heart disease in recent decades, but few of them are as important as the advances made in the non-invasive diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. Much of the work of heart disease diagnosis is now...
As a cardiology doctor in Phoenix, Dr. Makki uses many tests to diagnose potential cardiovascular problems. He may, for example, use an electrocardiogram (ECG) to look for evidence of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms). He may also use ultrasound to directly...
