An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a weakened, bulging spot in your abdominal aorta, which supplies blood to the lower part of your body. Annually, 200,000 Americans are diagnosed with AAA. AAA’s don’t always cause problems, but can sometimes cause pain in the abdomen, back, and/or legs due to pressure from disrupted blood flow. Risk factors for aneurysms include: […]
Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death for people who suffer from type 2 diabetes?Blood vessels and nerves that are connected to your heart can be damaged by high blood sugar caused by diabetes. This can eventually lead to CVD. Patients with diabetes are also more likely to […]
Navigating your health insurance can be confusing. We are here to help you understand your out-of-pocket expenses so that you can better manage your health-care costs. Out-of-pocket expenses include:Copay: A copay is a fixed amount that you pay for medical services at the time of the service. The cost of the copay may vary depending on […]
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle which reduces our heart’s ability to pump. Severe myocarditis can lead to serious health problems like arrhythmias, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. Contracting a virus, such as COVID, is a risk factor for developing myocarditis. Watch this video of Dr. Jossef Amirian, our Director of Vascular Disease, discussing this disease and its […]
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that exists in your blood. Doctors separate cholesterol into “good” and “bad” types. When people say they have high cholesterol, they usually mean they have excessive amounts of low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol) in their blood. This is the “bad” kind.Watch this video of Dr. Ami Beniaminovitz discussing the causes, risk factors, and more information […]
Irregular heartbeat or atrial fibrillation can have serious implications with regard to your cardiovascular health. Heartbeat irregularities can range significantly in type and severity, but in some cases may cause debilitating physical symptoms, as well as placing you at an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and other dangerous complications. However, symptoms of afib or […]