Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and is the leading cause of death in the United States. It is caused by a buildup of plaque inside the coronary arteries.
Can You Die From a Broken Heart?
My wife lost her first love recently. Preceding me by five years, this guy was a constant presence in her house when we met. He shared her bed. He slept on her sofa. He ate her food. Even when I cast questioning glances his way during the early days of our courtship, nothing changed. I…
What’s a NSTEMI? Non ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
High Blood Cholesterol – What Do the New Guidelines Say?
This article by cardiologist Dr. Jason Guichard outlines the updated high blood cholesterol guidelines so you can make informed decisions regarding your diet, possible blood pressure medications, and more.
The LAD Artery – Left Anterior Descending Artery
The Left Anterior Descending (LAD) is one of the most important in you body and your heart! Understand how this amazing heart valve works, how to lookout for blockages – like the dreaded Widowmaker – and make sense of the LAD with images and captions created by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed.
The LAD Artery
The Left Anterior Descending (LAD) is one of the most important in you body and your heart! Understand how this amazing heart valve works, how to lookout for blockages – like the dreaded Widowmaker – and make sense of the LAD with images and captions created by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed.
The Widow Maker Heart Attack:
The widowmaker is the quintessential heart attack. And it’s dangerous. Find out why they call this LAD blockage the widow maker, what you can do to limit the risks of such a heart attack, and how widowmaker heart attacks are treated.
A Guide to STEMI (ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction) Heart Attacks
Have you or a loved one recently suffered from a STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) heart attack? Are you a physician or med student looking for STEMI diagnostic and treatment guidelines? This article is an all-encompassing STEMI resource guide. Patient's Guide to STEMI What is a STEMI Heart Attack? A STEMI is a full-blown heart attack caused…
Coronary Artery Disease Overview
According to the World Health Organization, coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Check out some interesting statistics about this killer and causes in the info-graphic below.
Predicting a Heart Attack – What are the Chances?
It’s commonly believed that most heart attacks happen randomly. Maybe at night during sleep or while out walking alone. It’s also acknowledged that heart attacks are more likely to occur during periods of severe stress, such as during a natural disaster or even during periods of heightened emotions. There is however, a large body of…
