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Inside Artery Disease: Peripheral and Carotid Artery Diseases

Just as the pipes in your house can become clogged over years of use, the human body’s miles of arteries can become narrowed due to the buildup of plaque.

Patent Foramen Ovale

Prior to a few weeks ago I had never heard of Bret Michaels.  I’ve now learned he’s a musician in ...

Afib? Give Up Blood Thinners for Good

Blood-thinning medications are the long-standing treatment for Afib because they help prevent the formation of clots or break up existing clots which can cause a stroke. Unfortunately, these medications also increase your risk for bleeding.

What You Need To Know About Aphasia

Many people have recently heard the term Aphasia since the news about Bruce Willis stepping away from acting. Aphasia does ...

Health Tips on Hot Days

It’s almost 3 p.m. on Wednesday. It’s 95 degrees outside.  Humidity stands at 69 percent. The dewpoint (the what????) is ...

Brain Aneurysms: What You Need to Know

Sometimes called a “ticking time bomb,” an aneurysm is a very rare vascular event in which an artery wall weakens ...

Diastology

In this post I'm going to talk you through a little cardiac physiology.For those of you who have interest in ...

In Defense of Statins

There is no class of medications in the history of the world that has been better studied that statins.  This ...

Secrets to Healthy Aging

It’s never too early to think about healthy aging, because what you do now can improve your future health for ...

Bariatric Surgery Benefits Add Up for Type 2 Diabetics

If you have type 2 diabetes and you’re overweight or obese, it might seem like your life revolves around the ...

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