Vasovagal Syncope
A 43-year-old male briefly loses consciousnesses while taking a long hot shower. A slight dizziness sensation and partial tunnel vision preceded the event and then lights…
Comprehensive Interventional Care Centers on the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for Hypertension
The heart pumps blood into the arteries in order to provide oxygen and other essential nutrients to the body. Sometimes, due to disease or other contributing…
CiC Cardiology Specialists Explain How PAD Can Affect Diabetes and Other Conditions
Advances in cardiovascular medicine in recent years have made it easier for doctors to detect peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in its early stages. This includes the…
Phoenix Heart Doctors Discuss the Importance of Regular Heart Screenings for At-Risk Patients
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)…
Phoenix Vascular Doctors List Five Heart-Healthy Habits You Can Adopt Today
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…
Phoenix Heart Care Specialists Discuss Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Testing
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…
A Cardiology Doctor in Phoenix Explains What a Stress Test Is
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…
Phoenix Cardiologists Discuss the Risks of Blocked Arteries
Blocked arteries – more commonly known as atherosclerosis or Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – is the #1 cause of death in the United States. CAD affects…