Weight and its effect on the heart.

Gaining weight can change the structure of the heart and its ability to pump blood. But losing weight can reverse that process, which is potentially lethal. Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more and obesity as a BMI of 30 or more. "People who gain weight, even just 5 percent, are more likely to have thickening on the left side of the heart, which is a well-established indicator of heart failure," said researcher…

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The Next Horizon in the Heart Failure Treatment Paradigm for Patients With HFrEF

Join usThe Next Horizon in the Heart Failure Treatment Paradigm for Patients With HFrEF Speaker Samer Kazziha, M.D., FACP, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP, FSVMBChief Cardiovascular ServicesHenry Ford Macomb Hospital Where:Ruth's Chris Steak House755 West Big Beaver RoadTroy, Mi 48084 Date:October 22, 2020 6:30 pm to 8:00 pmEaster Daylight Time ReservationPlease Call Michelle Gregory(248) 892 - 0046 reservation deadline is 10/19/2020

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Marilyn’s Heart Journey – Henry Ford

An article was published on Henry Ford hospital website about Marilyn's Heart Journey. We wanted to share it with you. 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…

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Keeping Your Hearth Healthy & The Importance of Selecting a Medicare Plan

Thursday September 17th6 pm to 7 pm Virtual Town Hall with Henry Ford and health Alliance Tune in to @chaldeanfoundation on FacebookLive at 6 pm Speakers Samer Kazziha Md, Chief of cardiovascular services Henry Ford Macomb HospitalsMartine Brikho Agent, Health Alliance Plan (HAP) Keeping your heart healthy and the importance of selecting a medicare plan

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Dedicated CVICU Added to ICU at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

Samer Kazziha, M.D., chief of Cardiovascular Services, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital and Raed Alnajjar, M.D., medical director of Cardiothoracic Surgery Services at Henry FordMacomb Hospital The Intensive Care Unit at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital will include a dedicated 12-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) beginning in September, under the leadership of Samer Kazziha, M.D., chief of Cardiovascular Services, and Raed Alnajjar, M.D., medical director of Cardiothoracic Surgery Services at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. The CVICU will provide complex invasive…

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62% hike in out-of-hospital deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic

Likewise, at Henry Ford hospitals, fewer patients were coming to the emergency department with heart attacks, said Dr. Samer Kazziha, chief of the cardiovascular department at Henry Ford Macomb. By the time they got to the hospital, it was too late and the damage was done, he said. "We were wondering what was happening, and why we weren’t seeing them," Kazziha said. The state data released Thursday, he said, "shows the patients who weren’t presenting were dying at home.…

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VARICOSE VEINS
VARICOSE VEINS

How to Get Rid of Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins DO YOU HAVE VARICOSE VEINS OR EXPERIENCE LEG PAIN AND FATIGUE? You may have venous reflux disease. Signs and Symptoms of Venous Reflux Disease! Varicose veins Leg or ankle swelling Leg heaviness and fatigue Leg pain, aching, or cramping Burning or itching of the skin Restless legs Skin changes or rashes Ulcers, open wounds, or sores Femoral vein Your physician can determine if venous reflux is present through an ultrasound examination VENOUS REFLUX DISEASE Venous reflux disease develops when…

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Dr. Sindhu Koshy talks about heart failure

Heart Failure and Remarkable Turnaround

How a senior made a remarkable turnaround and treated his heart Dr. Sindhu Koshy, Cardiologist talks about heart failure's symptoms such as swelling in legs and belly and shortness of breath with any type of exertion. Heart failure cannot be cured, but it can be treated with lifestyle changes and medical treatment. Here is how a 72-year-old did just that. Learn more about Dr. Sindhu Koshy M.D. F.A.C.C. You can schedule an appointment by calling 586-698-1200 or click here…

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Health Talk with Cardiologist, Sindhu Koshy M.D.

Did you know the warning signs of a heart attack differ for men and women? Take a moment to learn about the warning signs of a heart attack. It might not be what you expect!  Women And Heart Health Dr. Koshy talks about women and heart disease. She explains the role of hormones and its effects on cardiovascular health. Dr. Koshy expands her discussion to include the warning signs of heart attack and stroke. The role of cardiovascular risk…

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