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What Is Your Input Regarding the Mediterranean Diet Versus the Keto Diet?

Is Cardiovascular Disease Still the Number One Killer?

My condition and history are complicated and high risk. Can you advise me how to proceed?

Rose, I wanted to get back to you on your rather complicated situation. It is clear that you are very...

Can a 50% blockage of the LAD be treated with medicine instead of a stent?

If only 50%, then risk factor modification is all that is required.

What can I do to keep my aorta from enlarging?

Thanks for the question. Your aorta is mildly dilated. I do not know your height. One should monitor the size...

If I continue my current drinking habits, what do you think will happen to me?

The straightforward fact: it will shorten your life. Our recommendation: stop drinking so much!

Can you tell me what my symptoms represent?

Thanks for the question.  I do not know your risk factors for heart disease.  Your neck pain may not be...

Can a coronary calcium score be correlated with age?

Dear Rick, Coronary calcium is a marker of atherosclerosis in the healing phase. The calcium deposits themselves do not cause...