April 15, 2019
By uclahealth 
21 years ago I had a quadruple bypass then last March I had a minor heart attack,” says 61-year-old James Harris, who was admitted to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center to wait for a heart transplant. “I was here for two and a half months waiting, and then a heart finally came. I thought I […]
Tags: heart attack, heart transplant, quadruple bypass, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
February 14, 2019
By Outdoor 2018 
I am a 65 year old white male w a long history of cardiac issues. I had my 1st heart attack when I was 35 and subsequent 4 way bypass surgery at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach Ca. Additionally I had a 2nd minor heart attack when I was 49 and at that time had […]
Tags: atrial fibrillation, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, heart, heart attack, patient stories, ventricular tachycardia
December 12, 2018
By uclahealth
“After a patient has a cardiovascular event, I really advocate that they try to resume the activities they enjoy and the things they have a passion for,” says Dr. Samuel Daneshvar, director of preventative cardiology and clinical cardiologist at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. “The UCLA Health Ornish Lifestyle Program gives our patients the confidence […]
Tags: cardiologist, cardiovascular event, Dr. Samuel Daneshvar, heart attack, physical activities, preventative cardiology, UCLA Health Ornish Lifestyle Program, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica
August 24, 2018
Ask the Doctors – How does a stressed-out mind trigger a heart attack?
Dear Doctors: I’ve been hearing on the news that researchers have discovered that when stress causes a heart attack, it all begins in the brain. How does this work? And is it even possible to control the way our brain responds? Before we dive into the details of the intriguing revelations regarding stress and heart […]
Tags: Ask the Doctors, Dr. Eve Glazier, Dr.Elizabeth Ko, heart attack, meditation, pilates, stress, stress reduction, Tai Chi
June 15, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Is it normal to be depressed after a heart attack?
It has been six weeks since my husband, who is 57, had a heart attack, and I’m afraid he’s depressed. His doctors say he’s doing really well but he’s getting more quiet and withdrawn. How can we help him? Unfortunately, depression following a heart attack is not uncommon. Up to one-third of people who have […]
Tags: Ask the Doctors, cardiac rehabilitation, depression, Dr. Eve Glazier, Dr.Elizabeth Ko, heart attack
June 6, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Which are better for cholesterol? Statins or fibrates?
Dear Doctor: My friends and I are all getting older, and I’ve noticed that some of them are on statins to lower their cholesterol. My doctor chose a fibrate for me, Lopid (gemfibrozil). What’s the difference between statins and fibrates, and what’s special about Lopid? Statins and fibrates act in fundamentally different ways. Statins, more […]
Tags: Ask the Doctors, blood cholesterol, cholesterol, cholesterol levels, Dr. Robert Ashley, fibrates, heart attack, LDL, statins, stroke, triglycerides
May 15, 2018
By Pedro
I am writing this to give back a little of all I have received from Dr. Rastogi and his team. I have been a highly disciplined professional bodybuilder for over 25 years and participated in many international competitions. I was a stranger to health issues until, a few weeks before the most important international tournament […]
Tags: blood pressure, dialysis, Dr. Anjay Rastogi, health crisis, heart attack, intensive care unit, kidney failure, kidney infection, kidney transplant, patient stories
April 19, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Who really needs to take a daily aspirin?
Dear Doctor: If you don’t have risk factors for having a heart attack, should you be taking aspirin every day? Let’s consider the risk factors, how aspirin works and the numbers. The risk factors for having a heart attack include diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, high LDL cholesterol (the so-called “bad” cholesterol) and age. Aspirin […]
Tags: Ask the Doctors, aspirin, colon cancer, daily aspirin, Dr. Robert Ashley, heart attack, low-dose aspirin
March 28, 2018
All I thought I had was a pulled calf muscle…could have died…
By uclahealth
My primary doctor at UCLA is Dr. Ryan Aronin in the 100 bldg at the medical plaza. He is young, thorough, effcient, and wise. I have Atrial Fibrillation, which is an irregular heartbeat. It puts me at risk for blood clotting, which could cause a stroke, heart attack, or death. I also have low Testosterone […]
Tags: atrial fibrillation, blood clotting, blood thinners, Doctors Day, Dr. Ryan Aronin, emergency room, featured, femoral artery, heart attack, hemotologist, irregular heartbeat, low Testosterone levels
March 22, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Should I take a statin just in case?
Dear Doctor: A news report recently said that statins are underused. I’m 50 with normal cholesterol. Should I take one just in case? Dear Reader: Statins, which are a type of cholesterol-lowering medication, have consistently shown benefit in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people who have had a previous heart attack […]
Tags: angina, C-reactive protein, cholesterol, crp, diabetes, diet, Dr. Robert Ashley, family history of heart disease, heart attack, hypertension, low-density lipoprotein, normal cholesterol
