Know that feeling when your heart skips a beat? It’s a fairly common sensation and may not be any cause for alarm – you might just be nervous or stressed (or if certain poets and songwriters are to be believed, falling in love). However, it could be a symptom of something more serious. A fluttering […]
Manhattan Cardiology’s Cardiologist, Dr. Jossef Amirian speaks to Cheddar on how Myocarditis Looms as Threat to Athletes Recovering from COVID-19. View the original piece placement on Cheddar.
Obesity has long been understood to be a contributor to harmful long-term cardiovascular conditions, but recent research indicates that being overweight may be more directly related to heart disease than previously thought. While no two bodies are exactly alike and weight is a sensitive issue for many people, there are a number of ways in […]
The novel coronavirus has impacted every aspect of our lives, and people today are more susceptible to fear and misinformation than ever before. However, on the bright side and our credit, healthcare professionals have learned so much about the virus and implemented plans of action more rapidly than ever before. As we learn more about […]
According to the CDC, over 100 million Americans have high cholesterol. While this chemical compound is not always bad and in fact can be necessary to a number of biological functions, high cholesterol levels can result in buildup of plaque which clogs the arteries, increasing your risk of heart attack. If you’re concerned about your […]
Summer is a perfect time of year to be active outside, with a massive wealth of exercise options available for fun in the sun. Of course, as we get into the hottest part of the year, it doesn’t take as much to break a sweat, and just living with the heat can be exhausting on […]