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 […]
Many patients assume that sleep apnea and the problems regarding it are snoring problems. It may be somewhat disruptive to the partner next to the snorer. But the real issues are not snoring related. Sleep apnea that goes untreated poses a significant risk to the cardiovascular system and is highly studied by research doctors specializing […]
Among the most popular drugs on the market are GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. Initially for use in diabetes treatment, these drugs have a new use: weight loss. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have taken these drugs and the demand grows in cities like Los Angeles, where new health and medical […]
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 […]
