Stroke is one of the most common and dangerous cardiovascular complications affecting Americans, with roughly 800,000 cases occurring annual in the United States. This medical condition causes one in six cardiovascular deaths nationwide – an American dies from a stroke roughly every four minutes – and is also one of the leading causes of long-term […]
If there’s a natural cheat day built into the calendar, Thanksgiving is probably it. In general, it’s okay to loosen your diet regimen a little bit on turkey day, but you should try to keep track of what you’re putting in your body. There are the obvious unhealthy foods we associate with the holidays – […]
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 […]