Your heart and shoveling snow
shoveling snow and age

Heart Safety While Shoveling Snow

Heart safety while shoveling snow Each winter, roughly 100 people in the U.S. die from shoveling snow. While many dream of a “White Christmas,” cold temperatures combined with the physical effort it takes to dig through those heavy, icy mounds puts an extra amount of stress on the heart. The results can be deadly. Why shoveling snow accelerates heart attacks shoveling snow and age Shoveling snow can be an exceptionally strenuous activity, especially since it requires so much arm…

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What Is A Stroke?

What is a stroke? A stroke is also called cerebrovascular accident or CVA. It happens when the brain blood supply is interrupted and brain cells stops working. Stroke affects the arteries of the brain and it is the 5th leading cause of death or disability in the United States.  This condition can be ischemic due to a lack of blood flow or hemorrhagic because of brain tissue bleeding. A stroke is such a serious condition that can cause permanent…

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Straight Talk from the Doc – Heart Disease – By Dr. Kazziha

Yesterday Wednesday 11/6/2019 was the last day of this year for Straight Talk from The Doc. Dr. Sam Kazziha talked about Heart Disease – November 06, 2019 6:15 PM – 9:00 PM at Ike’s Restaurant 38550 Van Dyke Sterling Heights, MICHIGAN 48312.  See you Next Year with 2020 Straight talk from the Doc

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valvular heart disease
valvular heart disease

Valvular Heart Disease

As part of patient educational lectures, Dr. Sam Kazziha has given a talk about "Valvular Heart Disease" at the Sterling Heights Senior Center on Sept 25, 2019. Dr. Kazziha covered Valvular heart disease symptoms, causes, Risk factors and complications. If you have a heart murmur, your doctor may recommend you visit a cardiologist. If you develop any symptoms that may suggest heart valve disease, see your doctor. Click here to schedule an appointment with a cardiologist.

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Happy 100th birthday to Else Kwiotek of Warren!

View on Facebook Happy 100th birthday to Else Kwiotek of Warren! Else had a pacemaker implanted last month at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital by Dr. Madar Abed (left) and is a longtime heart patient of Dr. Samer Kazziha. The doctors stopped by Else's surprise birthday party to wish her well.

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health expos in sterling heights
Belinda Kabodian RN from St. Johns Providence checks the blood pressure of Karen Kemp from Utica.

Health expo ‘not just for elderly seniors’

Health Expo in Sterling Heights The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 22nd annual Healthy Living Expo Sept. 12 at the Sterling Heights Senior Center. An annual tradition that brings senior health front and center is adding another year to its history in Sterling Heights. The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 22nd annual Healthy Living Expo Sept. 12 at the Sterling Heights Senior Center. For instance, visitors may sit in and attend…

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Atrial Fibrillation

An estimated 2.7–6.1 million people in the United States have Atrial Fibrillation according to CDC. With the aging of the U.S. population, this number is expected to increase. Approximately 2% of people younger than age 65 have AFib, while about 9% of people aged 65 years or older have AFib. Signs and symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation Heart palpitationsFaint spellsLack of breathChronic chest painHeart failureDementiaStroke Causes of Atrial Fibrillation High blood pressure Coronary artery diseaseMitral stenosisMetro regular regulationLung cancerPulmonary embolism Sarcoidosis  Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors of Atrial Fibrillation AgeFamily historyHeart diseaseOther medical…

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All About The Cardiovascular System

What is The Cardiovascular System? The heart and circulatory system also called the cardiovascular system make up the network that delivers blood to the body‘s tissues. With each heartbeat, blood is sent throughout our bodies, carrying oxygen and nutrients to all of our cells. The circulatory system is composed of the heart and blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillaries. Our bodies actually have two circulatory systems: The  pulmonary circulation Is a short loop from the heart to the…

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