Aspirin is commonly prescribed to individuals with established heart disease to help reduce the risk of additional events such as heart attack or stroke (known as secondary prevention).  More recently, significant debate has surrounded taking aspirin prophylactically to prevent a heart attack or stroke for those who have never suffered a prior heart attack or stroke (known as primary prevention).

Omega-3 fatty acids are critical to many functions throughout the body including cognitive function and heart health. We discuss the role of Omega-3 fatty acids, the health benefits as well as considerations for different types of Omega-3’s and healthy sources.

High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease. We discuss natural ways to help reduce blood pressure without medication in order to reduce risk of heart disease including stroke and heart attack. A healthy diet, exercise, quality sleep and avoidance of alcohol and tobacco are just a few ways to help lower blood pressure.

We explore testosterone replacement therapy and how it may impact heart health, reviewing current scientific studies about safety. Testosterone replacement has long been misunderstood, we look to provide clarity on a number of questions.

Coronary calcium score is a powerful tool to help identify individuals at high risk for heart attack and other heart disease. We discuss what a coronary calcium score is and how it may be useful for early identification of heart disease and decision making for treatment.

Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disorder that should be evaluated and treated by an expert. Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke significantly and may cause a number of symptoms and impact quality of life.

The traditional cholesterol panel is helpful in identifying high risk individuals for heart disease. The cholesterol panel is not the entire story as there is another type of bad cholesterol, the Lipoprotein(a) otherwise known as Lp(a), which significantly increases the risk of heart attack and heart disease. We outline what Lp(a) is, why it’s important and what potential treatments are available.

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