Dr. Kazziha Talks about COVID’s Impact on the Heart FOX 2 – As doctors learn more about the impact of coronavirus, one thing that’s emerged is the impact it has on an infected person’s heart. “(It) increases the potential for having a heart attack or for having what we call myocarditis or inflammation of the heart,” said […]
The Link Between Your Heart Health And Oral Health Bad breath, bleeding when you floss and swollen gums are some of the most common signs of poor oral hygiene. But as it turns out, oral hygiene conditions such as inflamed gums and gingivitis (a gum disease that causes inflammation) could be linked to your heart health as
The latest on COVID-19 and how it affects the heart After two years, long-term effects come into focus. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, it was initially believed the disease was one that primarily affected the respiratory system. However, it didn’t take long until it became clear that COVID-19 reach went beyond the lungs and could
As doctors learn more about the impact of coronavirus, one thing that’s emerged is the impact it has on an infected person’s heart. “(It) increases the potential for having a heart attack or for having what we call myocarditis or inflammation of the heart,” said Dr. Samer Kazziha. Research shows that certain categories of people
Talk with a Cardiologist about Women and heart health Tuesday, February 15, seven to 8:30 PM Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Knowledge is power when it comes to prevention. Dr. Sindhu Koshy is a cardiologist who specializes in heart disease in women. Please join her as she empowers
Congratulations for reaching a milestone of 100 TAVR cases in November Congratulations to the TAVR (Transcatheter aortic valve replacement) team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital! The program, which started in Aug. 2019, reached a milestone 100th case in November. Pictured are Drs. Raed Alnajjar, Nikhil Ambulgekar, William O’Neill, Samer Kazziha, Subhi Sbahi, Kenneth Warner and Brian O’Neill. Congratulations
As the weather gets colder, staying healthy is equally important. People with heart disease are at increased risk during the winter season. People are more likely to become sick during the winter season as compared to other times of the year. Winter also creates risk factors for respiratory diseases and other highly contagious viruses. Risk
