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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 […]

Posted on August 5 2020

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 […]

Posted on July 21 2020

It may be just a bit of an understatement to say that the COVID-19 has caused some unwelcome disruptions to our day-to-day lives. Our routines have been drastically altered in the past few months, with most of us spending more time than ever cooped up at home. In addition to losing what were once ordinary […]

Posted on July 6 2020

Manhattan Cardiology’s Founder and Cardiologist, Dr. Robert Segal speaks to Hollywood Life With Bonnie Faller on Why FloppyValve Syndrome Killed Carol Barr Even though It’s ‘Not Usually’ Fatal. “Mitral valve prolapse can make the heart susceptible to cardiac arrhythmias which can cause sudden cardiac death.  In patients with mitral valve prolapse, the sudden cardiac death has […]

Posted on June 22 2020

There will always be uncontrollable factors that contribute to our cardiovascular health. We can’t help our age, our family history, or a number of from-birth conditions that contribute to heart disease. However, it’s so important to do our best with the things that we can control. As cardiologists, we’re strong believers in developing healthy lifestyle […]

Posted on June 12 2020

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Posted on June 1 2020