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Written by: Dr. Amnon Beniaminovitz When most people think about heart disease and plaque formation, hardening of the coronary arteries, or atherosclerosis, they automatically think about fats and cholesterol. What most people fail to realize is that inflammation plays a central role in plaque formation. In cardiology, we have known for years that people who […]

Posted on September 13 2019

One of our Cardiologists, Jossef Amirian, MD, gave his perspective to Healio Promary Care on patients at risk for atherosclerotic CVD face ‘remarkable treatment gap’. He was quoted saying: “Chen and colleagues’ multi-centered retrospective observational study highlights the underutilization of statin therapy in patients with established atherosclerotic CVD. Based on this study, approximately two-thirds of […]

Posted on August 26 2019

95% of women experience early warning signals (called prodromal symptoms) weeks or even months leading up to their cardiac event. [3] It’s important for women to know these warning signs so that they can immediately go to their doctor and get the right test at the right time. Some of the early warning symptoms are: […]

Posted on August 26 2019

We’d like to introduce you to our very own Dr. Jossef Amirian.  An award-winning professional, having served as Vice President of the American Heart Association Fellows Society of New York, Dr. Amirian is committed to state-of-the-art individualized high-quality care for each and every single one of his valued patients. Isn’t that the kind of attention […]

Posted on July 31 2019

Extreme weather, either too cold or too hot, has its cardiovascular risks. Hot temperatures cause blood vessels to dilate, lowering one’s blood pressure, while elevated blood pressure can lead to heart attacks or strokes. In many cases, low blood pressure raises the risk of fainting or passing out. So how does one spot the risk […]

Posted on July 8 2019

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America, and our Dr. Amnon (Ami) Beniaminovitz is determined to change that. A multi-board certified clinical non-invasive cardiologist, who joined our Manhattan Cardiology family in 2017, Dr. Ami is a professional who truly practices what he preaches. A shining example of wellness and fitness, Dr. Ami […]

Posted on July 1 2019

One of our Cardiologists and co-founder of LabFinder, Robert Segal, MD, was interviewed by WebMD to discuss the Effects of Energy Drinks He’s quoted as saying: “If you’re studying for an exam and have to pull an all-nighter a few times a year, it’s probably OK” to have one, says cardiologist Robert Segal, MD, founder […]

Posted on June 26 2019

The adage goes, “Your body is the most expensive thing you’ll ever own.” Hard to argue with that one, and yet, so many Americans are plagued, by the millions, with heart disease. And providing your body with the proper nutrients it deserves isn’t just about slimming down and looking fit – it’s about maintaining a […]

Posted on June 18 2019

One of our Cardiologists and co-founder of LabFinder, Robert Segal, MD, was interviewed by healthline to discuss the 90 Percent of People with Heart Failure Don’t Make Lifestyle Changes? He’s quoted as saying: “Heart failure simply means that the heart is not pumping enough blood, so the body isn’t getting enough oxygen,” Segal told Healthline. […]

Posted on June 2 2019

Did You Know: Measles, mumps, and rubella are incredibly contagious diseases? Mumps doesn’t even have a known cure. That’s why staying on top of your MMR immunity is so important. If you’re not one to gamble with your health, you may want to look into getting a blood test to review your immunity. Book your […]

Posted on May 21 2019