The Science of Exercise and Heart Health The Effects of Physical Activity on Heart Heart Function Adaptation – Strengthens heart. – Improves elasticity of wall arteries and veins. – Increases the oxygen consumption by muscles. – Decrease the levels of inflammatory mediators. – Makes pumping of blood more efficient.   Exercise Training Plans 1. […]

  Heart Attack: Reduction of Oxygen Supply To the Brain One or more cardiac arteries undergoing blockage results in altered blood flow and supply to the heart muscle leading to the heart attack. Some outstanding features have also been observed: – Coronary artery blockage is a prevalent underlying reason for the condition. – Caring and […]

If you are having heart surgery, you will have to make some difficult choices.   Why Obtain a Second Opinion for Heart Surgery? Obtaining a second opinion does not mean that you have a lack of confidence in the doctor in question. Instead, it: Offers reassurance regarding the final decision made. May disclose new treatment […]

Despite heart disease being the leading cause of distress across the world, women still fail to acknowledge how their risks vary due to differences in their symptoms as compared to those of men. As a cardiac surgeon practicing in Westwood, Los Angeles, I often encounter women whose heart disease presentations are comparatively different from that […]

Heart Failure is more common than the average American thinks. Being a cardio surgeon in Westwood, Los Angeles, I have witnessed countless patients who have been diagnosed with heart failure, and some have even reached out for assistance with managing the condition. In that regard, today I will be providing an overview of such a […]

It’s not an easy job to pump blood all over the body structures throughout life, yet it is one which your heart does cheerfully. Optimal systolic and diastolic functions are regulated primarily by four heart valves. Any malfunction of one or more of these valves is likely to spell doom in one’s health, and Dr. […]

You think about your heart health, don’t you? You won’t be the only one. Heart diseases are among the top worldwide killers. But here is the good part: Most heart conditions are avoidable depending on one’s lifestyle and medical assistance. It is to be noted that Dr. Maria Tehrani, a prestigious heart surgeon in Westwood, […]

Let me engage you in a discussion concerning your heart. Not the type which races with excitement when you come across a lovely puppy but the one responsible for keeping you alive and well! It is no rocket science that heart health is of great significance, yet even the heart failure can be avoided in […]

Lend me a minute of your time Los Angeles. A new beat is about to break into the town and this one comes from Westwood. It isn’t the last Billboard hit song and neither does that belong to the music industry — it’s the sound of healthy hearts thanks to our very own cardiac maestro, […]

Heart disease remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, but with proper knowledge and preventive measures, many cardiac issues can be avoided or managed effectively. Dr. Maria Tehrani, a board-certified cardiologist based in Westwood, Los Angeles, offers her expert insights on maintaining optimal heart health.   Understanding Cardiovascular Health Cardiovascular health encompasses the condition of […]