What is familial Hypercholesterolemia? Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that causes high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol, in the blood. People with FH have a mutation in one of three genes that… Read More »Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
In high-risk patients, a low or even a score of zero is not a reliable tool to rule out coronary artery disease and can be misleading. Here are two examples of severe coronary artery disease despite having a coronary calcium… Read More »Severe coronary artery disease despite a calcium score of zero
According to medical research, the primary conditions responsible for causing swollen legs on one side are venous stasis (such as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or venous insufficiency), lymphedema, malignancy, trauma and infections (such as cellulitis). Categorizing the swelling as either… Read More »Unilateral leg swelling: Post-Thrombotic Syndrome vs Lymphedema
A sudden, fatal heart attack in younger or middle-aged individuals can be incredibly distressing for both their families and the wider community. Years of extensive research have focused on understanding the causes of these tragic events, yielding notable progress. Nevertheless,… Read More »How to reduce the risk of a sudden Heart Attack
What is Nocebo and how it is different from Placebo? To better understand the difference between Placebo vs Nocebo, Let’s start with a familiar scenario. You visited your doctor, and she was concerned about your blood pressure. You knew that… Read More »Statin Intolerance: Placebo vs Nocebo
What is Coronary Calcium Score? The Coronary Artery Calcium, or CAC score, is a valuable test to estimate the future risk of a heart attack. I will discuss the pros and cons of this test and how it can be helpful… Read More »Coronary Calcium Score (Coronary Artery Calcification): Nuts and Bolts
Dr Reza Moazzeni | Cardiologist Sydney (Westmead)