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We would like to congratulate Dr. Segal on earning the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctor award in Cardiology. Castle Connolly selects the best doctors across the nation based upon an extensive nominations process. Dr. Segal, along with Dr. Kalik, have been selected as 2015 Top Doctors in Cardiology and Internal Medicine, respectively. At Manhattan Cardiology, […]

Posted on February 2 2016

Do routine check-ups save lives? Just ask David Epstein.   At Manhattan Cardiology, we believe prevention is the key to early detection. Be sure to visit your cardiologist annually to keep your heart healthy and prevent heart disease.

Posted on January 29 2016

Atrial fibrillation (AF), or irregular heartbeat, affects 33.5 million people globally and is associated with a higher risk of stroke and death. Recent studies show that women with AF have a 12% higher mortality rate than their male counterparts with AF. These studies have encouraged doctors to perform more aggressive treatment of risk factors in […]

Posted on January 26 2016

How much do you know about the aorta? An ‪aortic aneurysm is the enlargement of a section of the aorta. The main artery of the body, the aorta carries oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body from the heart. When sections of the aorta become overstretched or weak, the aorta can burst, resulting in severe bleeding […]

Posted on January 19 2016

Is winter weather bad for our hearts? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Every 34 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack, and every 60 seconds, someone dies from heart disease. For those living in colder regions, winter weather can pose a serious threat to heart health. Cold […]

Posted on January 15 2016

How old is YOUR heart? Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the CDC, our hearts may be older than our chronological age. Why does it matter? Prevention. By calculating the “age” of our hearts, we can take necessary steps to reduce our risk of heart attack […]

Posted on December 29 2015