All About Heart Disease Information
You have one more reason to eat your vegetables. For many years, studies have linked heart health with a lower risk of dementia. Now, one more study reinforces these findings. In the study, more than 6,600 people ages 65 and older who did not have dementia were followed for about 8 ½ years. Researchers focused … Read more
FAST: Face, Arms, Speech, Time. Most of us have heard of this acronym regarding recognizing the signs of a stroke as it is happening and then calling 911 immediately. Beyond that, however, other facts about strokes are not as well known, such as what a stroke truly is, why it occurs, and whether or not … Read more
Many of us have heard of heart attacks for most of our lives. When you really think about the phrase, however, you may begin to question what you know and ask yourself: “What is a heart attack, really? Why does it happen? And what does the word “attack” have to do with it?” Cliches about … Read more
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is a condition that affects approximately four million people in the United States. Although there has been much discussion about the condition recently, many people are unaware of what atrial fibrillation truly is. Following is a basic overview of AFib, but keep in mind that if you or someone … Read more
A heart calcium score isn’t discussed as much as some other numbers related to your heart health, but it can be a key indicator about what could happen in the future. It’s also a confusing concept. To play on the word association game, when most people hear the word “calcium,” they may think “vitamin,” “milk,” … Read more
Dr. Zain Azzo of Cardiology Associates of Michigan Cancer and heart disease are the two leading causes of death in the United States, but one of the greatest challenges cardiologists and oncologists face is that certain cancer treatments could contribute to a weaker heart. While chemotherapy is essential in the treatment of most cancers, several … Read more
Cardiology Associates of Michigan has welcomed its newest doctor to the team, Dr. Matthew Edwards, D.O. Dr. Edwards is board certified in internal medicine and in cardiovascular disease. He joined Cardiology Associates of Michigan this summer and is currently on staff at McLaren Macomb Medical Center, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, St. John Macomb Hospital, St. … Read more
When people talk about heart disease, they often discuss obesity, smoking, and lack of physical activity. The relationship between genetics and heart disease may not be discussed as often, but it truly is a significant risk factor as well. It’s a scary truth, but recent research indicates that certain heart conditions are genetic and that … Read more
When Ryan experienced a heart attack in Mexico, there was no question about where he would be treated once he came back to the United States. His mother, Maria, had been seeing Cardiology Associates of Michigan’s Dr. Mouhammed Joumaa for a couple years at that time, mainly to proactively monitor her own heart health. When … Read more
The heart is simply spectacular. While it’s small compared to the overall body, it’s the core of each person’s entire being, literally and symbolically. While the heart itself is not as complex as some other areas of the body, it literally runs every other part of your body. While your heart can’t literally break, the … Read more