Every year, there are 600,000 deaths that are directly related to heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women. Unfortunately, 1 in 4 deaths are related to heart disease. Knowing and understanding your condition is a proactive means of ensuring that you do your utmost to live a full, happy life.

At Beverly Hills Cardiology see a myriad of heart conditions in Beverly Hills that range from pulmonary embolisms to heart failure and aortic aneurysms. We believe that fully understanding your condition will allow you to prepare for the road to recovery.

Early Action is a Necessity

The moment symptoms arise, it is essential to seek medical attention. Early action will allow doctors to assess the damage that heart has sustained and will allow patients to be able to protect their heart in the future. Through diet changes, exercise and medications, many of the harmful effects of certain heart conditions can be alleviated.

Heart attacks, for example, show many early warning signs, including:

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea
• Arm, stomach or neck discomfort or pain

Heart disease can further be complicated by the lifestyle choice of the person as well as current medical conditions. A few of the factors that will put a person more at risk for heart-related disease are:

• Obesity
• Poor diet
• Lack of exercise

There are dozens of other factors, such as smoking, that can also raise a person’s chances of getting heart disease.

We have treated hundreds of heart conditions in Beverly Hills and believe that our patients are benefited by our vast knowledge. We have put together dozens of informative articles that will allow you to fully understand your heart condition.

Please note that these articles are only informative and they are not a substitute for seeing a medical professional.