Heart Disease: Patient Guide Written by Cardiologists

Bicuspid Aortic Valve – All You Need To Know

February 10, 2015 by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed 86 Comments

A comprehensive yet easy to understand synopsis of the bicuspid aortic valve. Covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and tips for patients and physicians alike.

Mitral Annular Calcification

February 3, 2015 by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed 77 Comments

Mitral Annular Calcification is a complex process that occurs in the heart. This article, written by a cardiologist, explains Mitral Annular Calcification, how it’s diagnosed, treatments, risk factors, and common complications associated with the condition.

Aortic Sclerosis – Is it Dangerous?

February 1, 2015 by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed 288 Comments

Aortic sclerosis is a condition whereby the aortic valve becomes thickened but does not significantly obstruct flow, unlike aortic stenosis, which does. This article outlines the dangers associated with aortic sclerosis, risk factors, treatments, and whether you should request to have an echocardiogram.

The Widow Maker Heart Attack

January 28, 2015 by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed

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

January 25, 2015 by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed 70 Comments

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. At myheart.net we’ve helped millions of people through our articles and answers. Now our authors are keeping readers […]

Coronary Artery Disease Overview

January 25, 2015 by Philip Johnson, MD, PhD 4 Comments

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. 5/5 (1) Tell Us How We're Doing… Was This Article Helpful?

Predicting a Heart Attack – What are the Chances?

January 23, 2015 by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed 10 Comments

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 […]

How to Become a Cardiologist

December 23, 2014 by Anant Kharod MD 58 Comments

The Early Stages of Becoming a Cardiologist At myheart.net we’ve helped millions of people through our articles and answers. Now our authors are keeping readers up to date with cutting edge heart disease information through twitter. Follow Dr Ahmed on Twitter @MustafaAhmedMD Follow @MustafaAhmedMD If you are reading this article on how to become a cardiologist, […]

The Widowmaker Part II –Heart Hanging by a String

December 9, 2014 by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed 52 Comments

Click Here To See The Accompanying Widowmaker YouTube Video What Is The Widowmaker Artery And The Widowmaker Heart Attack? The Widowmaker artery is typically the main artery that runs down the front of the heart and supplies most of the heart with blood. The Widowmaker heart attack happens when there is a critical blockage in […]

Vasovagal Syncope – What You Need To Know

December 2, 2014 by Dr. Murtaza Ahmed 89 Comments

If you have ever seen someone faint, you will know it can be a scary experience, especially as often it can happen out of the blue for no apparent reason, leading to a lot of anxiety for those around. So what is it that causes people to faint? Well there is actually a medical name […]