"Blood pressure is what we call the silent killer," said Sindhu Koshy,  Ascension Providence cardiologist. "Imagine it this way, your vessels are like pipe. So if the pipe is really tight, now your heart has to push really hard to get blood out of that pipe. Your heart doesn't want to work that hard. It wants things to be really easy, it wants the easiest path. "If the heart starts to struggle, then eventually it fails, which can cause…

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Some exciting news from McLaren Flint. It's a lifesaving defibrillator and the hospital was the first to implant the device in our region. The goal is to save more lives. of those who go into sudden cardiac arrest. The minimally invasive procedure only takes about an hour and is done under general anesthesia and helps to avoid open-heart surgery. The first of its kind device is called the Aurora Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator -- or EV-ICD…

National Wear Red Day!In the spirit of American Heart Month, Cardiovascular Consultants Team donned their reddest attire yesterday for National Wear Red Day!This annual event serves as a vibrant reminder of the importance of heart health, and these dedicated professionals used it as an opportunity to spread awareness and empower their patients.Fight against cardiovascular disease:Remember, you too have the power to protect your heart. Even small changes like incorporating more movement into your daily routine or making mindful food…

Women's Heart Health - 2/20/2024 VIRTUAL Health LectureWomen's Heart Health - 2/20/2024Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ESTWomen are from Venus.  Women and men can both have heart disease but there are some differences in their symptoms and how they present. Let's talk about what makes heart disease so deadly in women and discuss how we can prevent it.Presenter: Dr. Sindhu Koshy MD, Cardiologist at Cardiovascular ConsultantsRegister online or get more information at: ascension.org/eventsor call 248-849-3365

Hot weather and the heart With dangerous heat conditions expected in parts of the Midwest and the rest of the country, experts warn that extreme summer heat can increase risk for stroke and heart attack and other cardiovascular issues. Some research suggests that deaths related to cardiovascular disease may double or triple when heat reaches extreme temperatures. When the weather is really hot out, the heart has to work harder, says Samer Kazziha, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Henry…

Cardiologist shares what to know about sucralose Dr. Sindhu Koshy, a board-certified cardiologist, shares what to know about sucralose, an artificial sweetener and sugar substitute. https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/video/cardiologist-shares-what-to-know-about-sucralose/