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Introduction We thought this would be a quick, nice overview on the two numbers that make up your blood pressure. We get a ton of questions about this. What do they mean? Which is more important? Why does it matter? Blood pressure, (we always have to refer to it as the “silent killer”), is a … Read more
Introduction Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, stands as a silent but potent killer, orchestrating a symphony of damage within your cardiovascular system. As cardiologists, we see the effects of uncontrolled hypertension EVERY SINGLE DAY. As a pervasive and often asymptomatic condition, hypertension quietly wreaks havoc on the heart, arteries, and many other organs, earning its … Read more
Introduction Coronary artery disease is the cause of heart attacks. The question is, how can we check out your arteries health EARLY to see if you may be at risk of a heart attack? Your coronary arteries are the vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. Plaque — made of cholesterol, calcium and other substances — … Read more
I have just a small goal: I want to change American’s heart health! Our current health care system is broken and my passion is to share my experiences, knowledge, wisdom and exepetise with anyone and everyone who will listen. I am a Preventive Cardiologist with the goal of letting people see “behind the curtain” as … Read more
Introduction Do you want to know how your heart is doing? Get it TESTED!!! As Cardiologists, we play a crucial role in assessing and managing your cardiovascular health, a task that often involves ordering a variety of diagnostic tests to gain insights into your heart’s structure and function. Your heart is a very complex structure, … Read more
Introduction: Sadly, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is still a leading cause of death of both men and women in the U.S. Dr. DeVane and Dr. Lacey are in a relentless pursuit of effective preventive strategies and statin medications have emerged as formidable weapons in the battle against our dreaded enemy- atherosclerosis. I sit next to Dr. Lacey in … Read more
Introduction In the intricate tapestry of human health, the role of cholesterol cannot be understated. Among the various types of cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol has earned a notorious reputation as the “bad cholesterol.” (Just an FYI: Dr. Lacey and I are strongly against using the terms “good” and “bad” cholesterol, but too many people … Read more
Introduction Everyone is looking to find a magical heart healthy eating style that works for them. We hate to call them diets, as a “diet” implies a short term fix. We need you to find a LONG TERM healthy eating style that works for you AND your family. Dr. Lacey and I are going to … Read more
Introduction Dr. Lacey and I want you to become familiar with normal structure and funtion of your heart, or as we like to call it, your MVO- Most Valuable Organ (Ok, we actually never it call that). Your heart it made up of four main components: the pumps, the arteries, the electrical system and the … Read more
The American diet is slowly killing us. It leads to diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and obesity. These diseases then turn into dementia, heart attacks, strokes, cancer and premature death. Why do we keep eating this way? The data is clear and overwhelming: replacing an animal-based diet with a plant-based diet lowers your risk of diabetes, … Read more