Management of Lipoprotein(a) Cholesterol with Diet and Supplements: A Case StudyUnderstanding heart diseases, particularly the risk of heart attack, strokes, valvular diseases requiring stents or cardiac surgery, is a…Oct 24, 2020Oct 24, 2020
Heart Attack in a Healthy 34-Year Old With Elevated Lipoprotein(a) CholesterolEveryone has heard about LDL cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, diabetes mellitus and smoking in terms of heart disease risk…Oct 18, 20201Oct 18, 20201
Left Main Heart Stent at Age 34: The Importance of Lipoprotein(a)In medical school nearly 40 years ago I was taught that heart disease is mainly due to smoking, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol…Sep 26, 20201Sep 26, 20201
An Explosion of New Data for Plant Diets: 8 You Should KnowMaking optimal decisions on your diet choices is one of the most important parameters of achieving and maintaining long-term health…Jul 19, 20202Jul 19, 20202
The Spine Bone is Connected to the Heart Bone: Stretching for HealthHundreds of years ago, English physician Thomas Sydenham taught that “a man is as old as his arteries.” We usually don’t think about the…Jul 6, 2020Jul 6, 2020
COVID-19 and Lipoprotein(a): Time for Widespread TestingLipoprotein(a) is a still largely unknown LDL-cholesterol like molecule. It is, however, the most frequent inherited risk factor for heart…May 17, 20202May 17, 20202
Brush and Flossing Your Heart Arteries in Heart MonthThe advice on heart health tips is abundant in February, traditionally celebrated as Heart Month.Feb 7, 2020Feb 7, 2020
Implementing the ISCHEMIA Trial: A Case StudyThis week a 59-year old woman traveled 2 hours to my office for a 2nd opinion. She was 5’3 and weighed 252 lbs., down from a peak of 320…Dec 24, 20192Dec 24, 20192
Holiday Gifts I Love and Use: A Dozen IdeasIt is that time of year. Gifts are exchanged in many cultures. The ugly sweater? The spice mix? The newest online game? If you have to…Dec 13, 2019Dec 13, 2019
Why You Must Know if Your Heart Calcium Score is ZeroWhat is a coronary artery calcium scan (CACS)?Nov 27, 20191Nov 27, 20191