Los Angeles is one of the most congested travel centers in the world. LAX is one of the busiest airports in the world. Millions of people pass through LAX every year. For the people in southern California, air travel is part of their lifestyle. Whether it is a trip to San Francisco for the weekend, […]
Abbot Kinney is lined with three-waves espresso bars and cold brews are in every office Westwood building, so it is clear that coffee is an integral part of the everyday working life in Los Angeles, even alongside the 405 freeway. It’s coffee’s importance to the daily life of the Angeleno that makes me understand why […]
If you like having a glass of wine with dinner or enjoying a cocktail at a rooftop bar in West Hollywood, you may have wondered if drinking is bad for your heart, or if a little alcohol may even be good for your heart. It’s a question I get asked all the time and I […]
Living in Los Angeles, it is likely that you have come across Ozempic and Wegovy in one place or another. People talk about it, and it is advertised online, in and out of clinic offices. They are primarily seen as weight loss medications. However, if you are a cardiac patient, or one that could be […]
One of the most common chronic illnesses in the United States is diabetes and heart disease and in Los Angeles it’s common for the two to occur together. Many Californians have diabetes and are told they might need surgery on their heart. Before going to the operating room, they need to understand how diabetes and […]
Preparing for heart surgery involves going through a lot of steps, including understanding your diagnosis, procedures, medications, and recovery timeline, but what gets overlooked is mental prep. Starting a new chapter in life is daunting, regardless of if operation is life saving. Patients may feel vulnerable and not have clarity regarding the path ahead. Mental […]
A heart transplant can be the last option for patients suffering from end-stage heart failure and cannot be treated by other means including medication or other procedures. Transplants can be a life-saving option for patients suffering from such serious and complex heart problems. Dr. Maria Tehrani is a cardiac surgeon at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical […]
Picking the right cardiac surgeon at Los Angeles is one of the toughest decisions any patient can make, especially when it’s a loved one. Los Angeles has some of the best medical institutions and the most advanced professionals in the industry, but the options can be very overwhelming, especially when you get a life-threatening diagnosis. […]
Living with heart disease—or trying to prevent it—in Los Angeles does not require a gym membership. With the right strategy, your neighborhood sidewalks, local parks, staircases, and beach or city paths can give you most of the heart‑health benefits you would get from indoor equipment, often with more enjoyment and better long‑term consistency. Why […]
The Eaton Fire was not just another headline for people living with heart disease in Los Angeles—it was a major cardiovascular stress event. Smoke and fine particles from the Eaton and related LA fires were linked to a surge in heart attacks, lung illness, and abnormal blood tests in the months that followed, especially for […]
