Category: heart-letter

Radiation therapy for breast cancer can lead to narrowed coronary arteries, particularly for women with left-sided breast cancer.

Most doctors do not misuse the resources available to them, but the potential for overuse exists. Informed patients should be aware of this and be prepared to question the necessity of tests or treatments.

Red meat can be an acceptable part of a healthy diet, as long as it is very lean and is eaten in small amounts along with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

I see in-store promotions for low-fat muffins almost everywhere. Is there such a thing as a heart-healthy muffin?

Blood clots inside the body can be dangerous, especially if a clot blocks an artery, or forms in one location and then is carried through the bloodstream to a lung or the brain.

Researchers found that people with a history of depression were more likely to suffer a stroke compared to people who were not depressed.

I am 70 years old, and since I started taking testosterone to boost below-normal levels of that hormone, my LDL and HDL levels have dropped. What’s the cholesterol-testosterone connection?

Does mild aortic stenosis (causing a mild heart murmur) ever correct itself without medication or surgery?

My doctor wants me to have a nuclear stress test to check my arteries for any blockages. What noninvasive test would give as much information as a nuclear stress test? I have had many scans, so I would like to limit my exposure to radiation if possible.

What are silent heart attacks? How are they different from regular ones? If they are silent, how does anyone know about them?