Author: Ajay Mhatre, M.D., FACC Heart failure is a significant health issue that my team at Phoenix Heart Center frequently manages. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 5.1 million people in the United States have heart failure, and one in 9 deaths in 2009 included heart failure as a contributing cause. It’s important that… Read More
Author: Sina Nafisi, M.D., FACC When it comes to heart disease, the only person who can help you more than your cardiologist is… you. As I’ve told all my patients, it’s essential that you follow your cardiologist’s rules if you want to enjoy the best possible outcome. Over the years, I’ve noticed that there are a… Read More
Author: Sina Nafisi, M.D., FACC Kicking the habit is hard – especially for patients who have been smoking for ten, twenty, or thirty years. Oftentimes, patients at risk for heart disease will ask me, “Does it even matter anymore?” The answer is always, “Yes!” Quitting smoking now – even if you’ve been a smoker for… Read More
Author: Sina Nafisi, M.D., FACC Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) – also known as peripheral artery disease (PAD) – occurs when the blood vessels that supply the arms and legs with oxygenated blood become blocked. This is typically caused by atherosclerosis (plaque build-up). Most physicians and medical authorities advise against getting routine PVD screenings, as tests… Read More
Author: Hassan S. Makki, D.O., FACC Heart disease and type 2 diabetes are two of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in adult Americans. Many of my patients at Phoenix Heart Center have been diagnosed with both of these health problems. The good news is that heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes can be… Read More
Author: Hassan S. Makki, D.O., FACC Many people would agree that they’d like to have better heart health. After all, we know that better heart health can increase quality of life and longevity. But what actionable steps can you take to get started? Below, you’ll find a few helpful tips for promoting heart health. I’ve… Read More
Author: Richard R. Heuser, M.D., FACC, FACP, FESC, FSCAI If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and have one or more cardiovascular risk factors, your doctor may have told you that you need to see a cardiologist. During a cardiac consultation, your cardiologist may evaluate your heart health and risk for cardiovascular disease and… Read More
Author: Hassan S. Makki, D.O., FACC At Phoenix Heart Center, my fellow cardiologists and I work with patients to reduce risk for heart disease, arterial blockage, and heart attack. While we use many different therapies, one of the best things a patient can do for himself is centuries old: diet. The Mediterranean Diet & Heart… Read More
Author: Richard R. Heuser, M.D., FACC, FACP, FESC, FSCAI “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” right? Newly published data evaluates the seven-yearlong fruit consumption habits of 451,680 adults. And the researchers’ findings indicate there might be some truth after all in that singsong medical “claim.” In fact, fresh fruit consumption may cut heart… Read More
Author: Richard R. Heuser, M.D., FACC, FACP, FESC, FSCAI For years, cardiologists have linked stress with heart disease. But newly released data gathered by the National Health Interview Survey from 2008 to 2012 indicates that individuals under the age of 55 who work service jobs and blue collar jobs are at a higher risk for… Read More
