Prof. Peter Barlis
Heart Matters Contributor

Prof. Peter Barlis

95 articles

Professor Peter Barlis (MBBS, MPH, PhD, FESC, FACC, FSCAI, FRACP) is an Interventional Cardiologist and the founding editor of Heart Matters. With expertise in coronary artery disease, advanced cardiac imaging, and interventional cardiology — and fellowships of the European Society of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology, and the Royal Australasian College of Physicians — he brings the highest level of clinical authority to everything published on this site. Heart Matters was founded on Professor Barlis's belief that patients who understand their condition are less frightened and better equipped to make decisions about their care. Every article on this site reflects that commitment.

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Phytosterols – Nature’s Cholesterol Fighters
Live Well

Phytosterols – Nature’s Cholesterol Fighters

Recovering After a Heart Attack
Conditions

Recovering After a Heart Attack

Ezetimibe: A Well-Tolerated Partner in Cholesterol Control
Medications

Ezetimibe: A Well-Tolerated Partner in Cholesterol Control

What Is Atherosclerosis?
Conditions

What Is Atherosclerosis?

Smoking and Your Heart: Understanding the Risks: and the Real Benefits of Cutting Down or Stopping
Live Well

Smoking and Your Heart: Understanding the Risks: and the Real Benefits of Cutting Down or Stopping

Beyond Statins: PCSK9 Inhibitors and the Future of Cholesterol Management
Medications

Beyond Statins: PCSK9 Inhibitors and the Future of Cholesterol Management

Fish Oil, Krill Oil and Cod Liver Oil: What You Need to Know
Live Well

Fish Oil, Krill Oil and Cod Liver Oil: What You Need to Know

The ACE Inhibitor Cough: A Common Side Effect with a Simple Solution
Symptoms

The ACE Inhibitor Cough: A Common Side Effect with a Simple Solution

Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Why Quadruple Therapy Changes Everything
Conditions

Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Why Quadruple Therapy Changes Everything

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Symptoms

Understanding Palpitations: A Cardiologist’s Approach

Medications

ACE Inhibitors: Beyond Blood Pressure Treatment

Medications

Mavacamten and HCM: A New Treatment Option for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Medications

Beta-Blockers: One Medicine, Many Uses: What You Need to Know

Medications

Gout and the Heart: The Inflammation Connection: and Why Colchicine Matters

Live Well

The Nuclear Stress Test: What It Is, What to Expect, and Why It’s Requested

Live Well

The Positive Heart Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Medications

Digoxin: One of Medicine’s Oldest Heart Medicines: and Why It Still Matters

Medications

What Is Clopidogrel Used For?

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Recovering After a Heart Attack

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Coming home after a heart attack raises questions that don’t always get answered in hospital. This article covers what to expect and how to move forward with confidence.

What Is Atherosclerosis?

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Atherosclerosis is the underlying process behind most heart attacks and strokes. Here is what drives it — and what you can do to slow it down.