Articles on heart disease, prevention, and cardiac imaging by Dr Reza Moazzeni, MD FRACP, cardiologist in Sydney.
An echocardiogram — often called an “echo” — is a non-invasive, radiation-free ultrasound scan of the heart. It shows the heart’s chambers, valves, and blood flow in real time, and
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]: comprehensive review and 2026 update Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetically determined LDL-like particle that increases the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and calcific aortic valve stenosis. Because
Alcohol affects the heart in more ways than most people realise — it can raise blood pressure, trigger atrial fibrillation, increase stroke risk, disturb sleep, drive weight gain, push up
Lipoedema is a chronic, often painful disorder of fat distribution that overwhelmingly affects women and is commonly mistaken for ordinary weight gain. The fat is disproportionate, symmetrical, tender, bruises easily,
Hypercholesterolemia or high blood cholesterol level is common in medical practice, but not all cases are equal. Some individuals may have a transient spike in cholesterol due to dietary indiscretions
Inclisiran is another therapeutic agent that exerts its effect by interfering with the PCSK9 molecule, not by inhibiting its action but by inhibiting its production inside the cytoplasm. Inclisiran uses
Introduction PCSK9, or Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9, is a molecule that has gained a significant role in cardiovascular health and cholesterol management in recent years. First discovered in 2003,
https://youtu.be/Q70VY2m3bz8 Video: Bempedoic Acid mechanism of action Bempedoic acid is a novel treatment against hypercholesterolemia. It offers hope to patients struggling to control their cholesterol levels, mainly when traditional therapies
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV), a severe inflammatory condition affecting the small blood vessels, can arise from various causes, including medications. One medication linked to LCV is Amiodarone, a widely used antiarrhythmic,
Table of Contents What is Familial Hypercholesterolemia or FH? Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that causes high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol,