It’s well known that plaque buildup in any way, shape, or form is detrimental to the health of an organ or system, but Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) can be especially concerning. This disease occurs as a direct result of a waxy substance, more widely known as plaque, building up inside the coronary arteries—the arteries that…
One in four Americans has hypertension. Alarming to think about, I know, but what if I told you it might be entirely preventable in most cases? To succeed in keeping your blood pressure in check, you must first familiarize yourself with the term and what it means for your body. By definition, in the most…
Once known as the silent killer, Congestive Heart Failure no longer has to be a death sentence. For years, medical practitioners have used the term congestive heart failure to describe a disease process that, in its simplest form, means congestive heart inefficiency, and not an overall failure for most. Once believed to be a verifiable…
Your Ability to Do So Could Have a Direct Impact on Your Health. The city of Cienfuegos can be found on the southern coast of Cuba. It’s a tranquil, colonial town that’s affectionately referred to as “La Perla del Sur” or “The Pearl of the South” by most who know its name. It was here,…
A-fib: Irregular Heartbeat, Not to Be Taken Lightly One of the most sophisticated diagnostic tools available to cardiologists is the EKG, or Electrocardiogram (sometimes abbreviated ECG). This simple, painless test is designed to record the electrical activity of the heart. It can show Dr. Diego how fast your heart is beating, the rhythm of the…
Test Your Heart Performance with EKG and Stress Test One of the most sophisticated diagnostic tools available to cardiologists is the EKG, or Electrocardiogram (sometimes abbreviated ECG). This simple, painless test is designed to record the electrical activity of the heart. It can show Dr. Diego how fast your heart is beating, the rhythm of…