by drwkhan | Nov 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Heart disease presents itself very differently in women than in our male counterparts. Numerous biological distinctions exist that make recognizing and treating heart attacks and heart disease in women require a separate, female-specific approach. AfterEllen.com spoke...
by drwkhan | Nov 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Healthy Habits: Holidays and Heart Health As Thanksgiving and the holiday season rapidly approaches, the stress of planning, family, shopping, traffic and eating can have a serious impact on your heart health. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for...
by drwkhan | Nov 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
One morning, 45-year-old Martin, the epitome of physical health, got up at his usual early hour, threw on his running gear, and went out for a quick jog. He came back home, did a few stretches, and ate some breakfast. Then he started feeling like he had indigestion,...
by drwkhan | Oct 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Excerpt: Coronary heart disease has been dubbed the number one killer in America, taking 2,000 American lives every day. But it can be managed. In Be Heart Smart: Understand, Treat, and Prevent Coronary Heart Disease (Heart Health Books, September 2018), Dr. Waqar...
by drwkhan | Oct 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
In his book, Be Heart Smart: Understand, Treat, and Prevent Coronary Heart Disease, Dr. Waqar Khan, MD, MPH tells the story of Martin, an internist who is very lean, plays high-level racquetball, runs, watches his diet, has never smoked, and is the epitome of physical...
by drwkhan | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
“These risk factors lead to the formation of atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries, which grows in size and lead to stoppage of arteries. Well known risk factors for causing heart attack or stroke include family history of stroke and heart disease, diabetes,...
