by Dr. Abella
The number of Americans that die each year from heart disease is sobering. As many as one in four deaths are due to heart disease. That is 610,000 deaths a year. It is the number one killer of both men and women. Coronary artery disease is the most common type of...
by Dr. Abella
Electrocardiograms (EKG) are excellent tools for measuring heart activity. The restriction is that they can only look at that heart activity while the patient is in the office and connected to the machine. Cardiac symptoms, like abnormal heart rhythms, can come and go...
by Dr. Abella
Has it been years since you have had a good cardio-vascular workout that really got your heart pumping? When you neglect to exercise your heart, even a couple of flights of stairs can leave you winded. Do not believe for a moment that you are alone. Our sedentary...
by Dr. Abella
Choosing the right primary care physician could be one of the most important health decisions you will make. Your primary care physician plays a major role in managing your healthcare. Your primary care physician’s office will act as a sort of healthcare hub; the...
by Dr. Abella
Misconceptions about what causes varicose veins abound. Crossing your legs, excessive weight and standing for extended periods of time do not cause varicose veins, but they can aggravate them and intensify their symptoms. Varicose veins are actually caused by the...
by Dr. Abella
Written by Joana Pichs Bringas, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC Marina is a 67-year-old Hispanic female who presents my office today as a new patient so that I may provide here primary care. She has multiple conditions, cannot remember the name of her medications, and did not bring...
