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 are more prone to having heart issues after contracting COVID-19. "We know that patients who are older in age who have pre-existing cardiovascular disease,…

Shoveling snow is bad for your heart

Shoveling snow is bad for your heart

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 you with information regarding: Living with heart diseasePrevention of heart diseaseThe importance of living a healthy lifestyle This event is for women all ages…

Congratulations for reaching a milestone of 100 TAVR cases in November TAVR Team 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 to the entire team! Source: Headlines and Highlights from Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals

Robotic heart surgery with TAVR, angioplasty may be first in country Marilyn’s Heart Journey Marilyn Reckling, 85, of Rochester Hills, Michigan, was scheduled for knee replacement in January 2020. But when she visited her cardiologist for clearance prior to surgery, Sindhu Koshy, M.D., discovered Marilyn had critical aortic valve stenosis--a narrowing of the opening of the aortic valve that restricts blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta. The knee surgery was put on hold so her heart issues…

IntrPulmonary Embolism  Pulmonary embolism is a clinical condition arising due to the presence of a clot (Thrombus) within the pulmonary artery or its branches causing obstruction to the flow of the blood. Mostly, these clothes originated within the deep veins of the lower extremities which later dislodges and enter pulmonary arteries.  Sometimes, other materials like air, fat, or tumor cells can also enter into the pulmonary circulation causing obstruction to the blood flow. [1]  It is the third most common…

what is ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Atrial fibrillation, also known as (A-fib), is the most common type of arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). In AFib, the upper chambers of your heart beat out of sync with the lower ones, and the heart tends to beat too fast. Afebrile also may increase the risk of heart failure and stroke. Who is at risk for AFib? Anyone can develop (A-fib), but it is much more common after age of 60. In addition, certain conditions such…