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…

Cardiac Rehabilitation An outpatient program for people with heart problems What is phase II cardiac we have billet Tatian? Often called a “confidence course“, the fees to cardiac rehab billet Tatian program combines EKG Dash monitored and supervised exercise with intensive education to help cardiac patients return to maximum physical, mental, social and economic well–being. All classes are supervised by nurses and exercise physiologist. In addition to the well-documented benefits of a regular exercise program, participants receive educational information…

HFHS News 6/16/21 largest construction project at the Henry Ford Macomb Hospital since the 1970s https://youtu.be/isqou-3mtFA?t=78 Doctor Sam Kazziha the physician champion on the Henry Ford project. Dr.  Sam Kazziha said: “So I think it’s going to increase patient satisfaction as far as the stay in the hospital but medically speaking it’s even more important beside the fact that the infectious disease point of view that you are decreasing the potential of transmitting disease is between two patients in…