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Nutrients to consider while taking statins.
Statin therapy is life-saving and crucial for those with high cholesterol. The use of statins has been studied for decades and patients live a long and healthy life on statins. They are important to take if recommended to you by a physician as it decreases the chance of heart attacks, strokes, or blockages in the…
Read MoreMaryland Medical Center performed the first successful pig heart transplant
David Bennett is a 57-year-old male who resides in Maryland and works as a handyman. He was diagnosed with terminal heart disease and was not eligible for a heart transplant. Due to the limited number of donor hearts in the country, UNOS must match patients who have the greatest likelihood of surviving long-term. Unfortunately, David…
Read MoreDry January: the benefits of not drinking go beyond cardiovascular disease.
Welcome to 2022. Like the rest of us, you likely have goals to achieve. You reflected. You’re ready to take on the new year and maybe have some aspects in your life you want to change. I urge you to participate in Dry January for the rest of the month. Dry January is when…
Read MoreA recipe that follows the DASH diet.
The DASH diet was designed for patients with hypertension; it is centered around low-sodium meals that contain whole, unprocessed foods. The dash diet is correlated with lower rates of blood pressure, strokes, cardiac events, obesity and type two diabetes. It is one of the best overall diets and is also recommend by the American Heart…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Update
Dear Patients, We are happy to be able to share with you the most up-to-date information regarding the widening distribution plans for the COVID-19 vaccine in our region. Please remember that the process of organizing a massive, nation-wide vaccine distribution is a harrowing task, though we can assure you that anybody who wants the vaccine…
Read MoreChecking Blood Pressure
How to check blood pressure: Dr. Moalemi explains when and how to check blood pressure. The best time to check your blood pressure is in the morning when you wake up and when you go to bed. Bedtime blood pressure should be lower than your morning blood pressure. You can buy a blood pressure machine…
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