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...
Blocked arteries – more commonly known as atherosclerosis or Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – is the #1 cause of death in the United States. CAD affects more than 16 million Americans, and places them at increased risk of heart attack and stroke. How do arteries become...
