Metabolic Syndrome
2/28/2012
About thirty-five percent of the adult population, or as many as seventy million people in the US, has metabolic syndrome. That's more than one in three people! Metabolic syndrome is usually associated with at least three of five risk factors.
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Electrophysiologist, Andrew Kaplan, MD Discussed New Research Device
2/23/2012
Electrophysiologist, Andrew Kaplan, MD discussed the predictive potential of a new research device.
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Suzanne Sorof, MD's Interview on Channel 12 Discussing Heart Issues
2/23/2012
Suzanne Sorof, MD kicked off February, Heart Month by discussing key cardiology issues on Channel 12, EVB Live February 1, 2012.
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Suzanne Sorof, MD's "Arizona Republic" Article on Heart Disease
2/23/2012
As we kick off February, Heart Month, learn more about heart disease through interventional cardiologist, Suzanne Sorof, MD's perspective in an article, "Getting to the Heart of Heart of Disease", featured in the Living Well A-Z section of "The Arizona Republic".
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Heart Questions Cardiologist, Alphonse Ambrosia, DO Discussed Online During AHA/Ch 12 Phone Bank
2/23/2012
Cardiologists, Dr. Ambrosia, Dr. Sorof and Dr. Kramer participated in Channel 12's phone bank to kick off the American Heart Association's Heart Month February 1, 2012. Viewers could call in to discuss their questions or submit inquiries online. The following is an excerpt from Dr. Ambrosia's virtual chats.
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CVAM Nuclear Lab Receives "Seal of Approval"
12/22/2011
CVAM has received ICANL accreditation in Nuclear Cardiology at our Gilbert office. ICANL is the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories. Accreditation by ICANL is a “seal of approval”, for our patients, that our nuclear facility “. . . has been carefully critiqued on all aspects of [our] operations considered relevant by medical experts in the field of nuclear medicine”.
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Laughter the Best Heart Medicine?
9/8/2011
It seems that the entire nation has been under a cloud of uncertainty and stress the last three years, which has contributed to an increase in stress related doctor and emergency room visits. From our previous posts we have talked about the physiologic effects of stress on the heart. We can now talk about some strategies we can take to reduce stress and positively affect the physiology of our own bodies.
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Irregular Heart Beats
8/9/2011
Learn more about irregular heart beats from board-certified electrophysiologist, Andrew J. Kaplan, MD
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CVAM Nuclear Lab Recognized for Commitment to Quality Patient Care
6/29/2011
CVAM NUCLEAR LABORATORY RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY PATIENT CARE
CardioVascular Associates of Mesa Nuclear Lab Receives ICANL Accreditation
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Stress and Heart Disease Part 2
6/23/2011
Stress and Heart Disease Part 2 by Dr. Ambrosia
In my last post, I outlined the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, which is designed to cause changes in the body that prepare it for action under sudden stress. Chronic stress can cause other physiologic changes that have long term detrimental effects on the body and heart in particular.
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