By Murtaza Ahmed MD A lot of the information you read out there on random websites is based on nothing more than people’s opinions or experiences. Although this can sometimes carry some merit it should be taken very carefully as there is often no basis behind the claims. It is often very misleading as people […]
High Triglycerides and My Heart
By Julian Booker MD Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Excess triglycerides are then stored in fat cells throughout your body. If you eat too many calories, it is a good bet that those extra calories will be triglycerides at some point. A normal triglyceride level is less than 150 mg/dl and […]
How Often Should I Have a Stress Test?
By Julian Booker MD As is my usual practice with blog entries, I try to give disclaimers. These disclaimers are designed to protect YOU!! Your doctor has your best interest at heart (pun intended). Trust your doctor. If you have any reservations about your care, talk to him/her. Your clinical situation is unique. This blog […]
Mitral Valve Prolapse – Part 4 – Mitral Regurgitation
By Mustafa Ahmed MD So far we have discussed what mitral valve prolapse is, and what causes it. If you have not read the previous sections yet, then I suggest you go read those first to have a basic understanding of the mitral valve. Now we will discuss one of the complications of mitral valve […]
Weight Loss Secrets – How To Start A Diet
By Murtaza Ahmed MD Knowing how to start a diet is something that often troubles people and getting it wrong can lead to poor results. When aiming for weight loss, I cannot overstress the importance of taking a new diet regime or healthy eating plan one step at a time. Again and again I see […]
Weight Loss – What Should I Eat For Breakfast?
By Murtaza Ahmed MD One of the most commonly asked questions I get regarding weight loss is “what should I eat for breakfast?” There are many different ideas, misconceptions and somewhat plain untruths out there about breakfast. You’ve probably heard it being referred to as ‘the most important meal of the day’ or been told […]
Weight Loss Secrets – Step One To Rapid Weight Loss
By Murtaza Ahmed MD After reading my previous article you should now understand that dieting isn’t about following some dictated, pre-formed set of rules and you know what food is made up of, I think you’re ready to take the first steps to improving your own diet and start your journey to safe and sustainable […]
Mitral Valve Prolapse – Part 3 – The Dreaded ‘Flail leaflet’
Think of the mitral valve in mitral valve prolapse as a parachute. The canopy of the parachute is rounded, like a mitral valve prolapse valve (where as in a normal valve it would be a flat top). The strings that connect the canopy to the person are like the ‘chordae’ that attach the valve to […]
When can I have sex after a heart attack?
Okay. First things first. If you have heart trouble, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN before proceeding with sexual activity. You should complete a thorough history and physical exam to determine that you are indeed low risk. Now that we have that out of the way, we will review the American Heart Association’s consensus statement on sex after […]
Weight Loss Secrets – What’s in my food?
One of the key mistakes I see in so many diet plans and programs is telling people or clients what to eat without properly explaining why they should choose those foods. After all we are all intelligent people capable of making our own decisions, so why is it suddenly ok to be dictated to on […]
Mitral Valve Prolapse – Part 2 – The Valve
By Mustafa Ahmed MD So now you understand the basics of mitral valve prolapse. When initially described as a relatively common cause of mitral valve disease in the 1950’s, mitral valve prolapse (MVP) was known as ‘floppy valve syndrome.’ The underlying process making the valve floppy is technically termed ‘myxomatous degeneration,’ which literally means jelly-like […]
Secret To Weight Loss – Where Do I start???
So you want to lose weight, lead a healthier lifestyle, or you’re just sick and tired of feeling tired and lethargic day after day, and have finally decided to take some action. Well congratulations, by making your own decision to improve your diet you’ve taken the hardest step and everything should get easier from now […]
Mitral Valve Prolapse – Part 1 – The Basics
What is the Mitral Valve ? Blood flow through the left side of the heart is simple. It goes from the top chamber of the heart, to the bottom chamber of the heart then out to the body. The mitral valve is the valve between the top and bottom chambers that is simply there to […]
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