The Health Spot
Keto Diet Health, From the Heart of It
The ketogenic diet, more popularly known as the "Keto Diet" is the latest trending low-carbohydrate, moderate protein, high-fat diet, but...
Marfan Syndrome – An Underdiagnosed Life-Threatening Disease
What is Marfan Syndrome?
Marfan syndrome was first described in the 1890s by the French professor of pediatrics Antoine Bernard-Jean...
Keeping your heart on beat. AFib treatment options.
Blood clot formation in the heart or atrial fibrillation (AFib) and the structural heart disease treatment options available...
It’s February, fall in love with your heart valves and learn the symptoms of heart valve disease.
February is Heart Month and February 22, is designated National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. I want to take this opportunity to...
Men’s Health: Listen to Your Heart Health this Movember
November is Men’s Health Month and I want to take this opportunity to talk about heart disease and us, men, the not so stronger...
Atrial Fibrillation: Getting Your Heart in Rhythm
September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) awareness month; I want to take this time to emphasize the importance of detecting and...
The New TAVR Alternative to Open Heart Valve Surgery
A new treatment option for people with aortic stenosis could be an alternative to traditional types of open heart surgeries. Some of...
Exciting New Treatment Approaches for Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
If you experience your heart banging against your chest or skipping beats you’re most likely experiencing...
Atrial Fibrillation is not a “One Size Fits All” Disease
I am frequently asked questions from patients about a treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib) that they heard about online, touting...
Wait…Did you say: Hack my Heart
Computer hacking is supposed to be the work of spies and rebellious outlaws looking to test the boundaries of societies’ establishment....