Recovering After a Heart Attack
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.
Prof. Peter Barlis
What Is Atherosclerosis?
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.
Smoking and Your Heart: Understanding the Risks: and the Real Benefits of Cutting Down or Stopping
Smoking is one of the most significant risk factors for heart disease, but quitting at any age brings real and measurable benefits. Here is what the evidence actually shows.
Beyond Statins: PCSK9 Inhibitors and the Future of Cholesterol Management
When LDL remains high despite statins and lifestyle changes, PCSK9 inhibitors offer a powerful alternative. Here is how they work and who is most likely to benefit.
Fish Oil, Krill Oil and Cod Liver Oil: What You Need to Know
Not all omega-3 supplements are the same, and for most people, food sources beat capsules. This guide explains the differences between fish oil, krill oil, and cod liver oil.
The ACE Inhibitor Cough: A Common Side Effect with a Simple Solution
A persistent dry cough that won’t go away is a common side effect of ACE inhibitor medication. It may also occur during the nighttime. Here is why it happens and what to do about it.
Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Why Quadruple Therapy Changes Everything
Modern treatment has transformed heart failure with reduced ejection fraction into one of the most treatable conditions in cardiology. Here is what modern treatment can achieve, and why quadruple therapy is now the standard of care.
Understanding Palpitations: A Cardiologist’s Approach
Palpitations are one of the most common reasons people see a cardiologist, and one of the most reassuring. Here is what causes them and when to seek help.
Mavacamten and HCM: A New Treatment Option for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Mavacamten is a new medication for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, how it works, what the evidence shows, and what to discuss with your cardiologist.