Oct 30, 2018
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem. The arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs become narrowed by the buildup of arterial plaque (atherosclerosis), reducing blood flow. PAD (sometimes referred to as “hardening of...
Oct 29, 2018
The two most important factors in preventing heart disease are remarkably simple: 1) have a thorough heart health screening to identify your risk factors, and 2) have regular follow-up screenings, in accord with those risk factors. The American Heart Association...
Oct 29, 2018
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of Americans. Naturally, many people want to know what they can do to reduce their risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and peripheral disease. Well, there are some simple lifestyle habits you can adopt today that can...
Oct 29, 2018
There have been many advances in the medical technology used to fight heart disease in recent decades, but few of them are as important as the advances made in the non-invasive diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. Much of the work of heart disease diagnosis is now...
Oct 29, 2018
As a cardiology doctor in Phoenix, Dr. Makki uses many tests to diagnose potential cardiovascular problems. He may, for example, use an electrocardiogram (ECG) to look for evidence of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms). He may also use ultrasound to directly...
