Wildfire smoke is an unfortunate reality in Los Angeles. The Palisades and Eaton fires in early 2025 showed even more of the dangers of smoke exposure on the heart for residents who had to bear the brunt of so many seasonal fires in recent years. For patients living in Westwood, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, […]
We are now years into the COVID-19 pandemic. In Los Angeles, there are still patients who have only ever experienced long COVID. Many even had mild cases. There are long COVID symptoms that include an elevated heartbeat, fatigue, lightheadedness during and after exertion, and chest pain and discomfort. As a surgeon, I have some understanding. […]
Many Los Angeles adults incorporate cannabis into their daily routines. Dispensaries abound in Westwood and Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood. Edibles, tinctures, and pre-rolls are abundant in LA homes, typically stored in nightstands next to cardiac prescription medication. Cannabis consumption is no longer predominantly in the young adult population. The fastest growing […]
Vaping products are obviously popular in Los Angeles. The available THC carts in dispensaries and the disposable nicotine devices used by college students and residents show that products are in widespread use. For many Los Angelenos, vaping is a daily habit that is becoming increasingly common for youth. Many people believe that vaping is a […]
ED refers to a condition of blood flow that many Los Angeles men overlook. Men in Los Angeles not only put off going to get ED symptoms checked out, they typically notice symptoms of heart disease years before they start to experience symptoms of heart disease like chest pains, fatigue, or difficulty breathing after exertion. […]
Los Angeles has the largest Persian, Armenian, and Middle Eastern population in the world. From Westwood’s Tehrangeles to the large Armenian populations in Glendale, Hollywood, and Pasadena, hundreds of thousands of Angelenos have distinct cultures that influence their lifestyles and beliefs about health. Alongside the benefits of their cultures, there are specific heart disease problems […]
It’s no secret coffee is a huge part of Los Angeles culture. Angelenos start almost every day with coffee and many turn to caffeine again in the afternoon. Some have daily pre-workouts and energy shots. Hungry for caffeine, Los Angeles people are drinking caffeine more than ever. So what does drinking coffee actually do to […]
Among the various classes of medications in the U.S., GLP-1s have become rather hot. None have created more buzz in the medical community and with patients than in Los Angeles. From Westwood to Beverly Hills to Santa Monica, patients are approaching their doctors about these medications and how they can help with not just diabetes, […]
Until menopause, estrogen offers meaningful cardiovascular protection by helping keep blood vessels pliable, supporting normal cholesterol levels, and reducing inflammation in arteries. After menopause, that protection is lost. Within a few years of menopause, a woman’s likelihood of developing heart disease spikes. Within ten years, it reaches the risk level of men of the same […]
When a family member is a heart attack patient, what can it potentially mean for you? Is heart disease an ailment you inherited? Will you definitely get heart disease along the same lines? More importantly, is there something you can do about it? Yes, there is something you can do about it. The starting point […]
