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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women — yet it's frequently overlooked. Did you know a complicated pregnancy can predict your heart's future? Learn how preeclampsia, aspirin, and early awareness can protect your heart for decades to come.

Your Heart Health Scorecard From Cardiologist Dr. Mike at Evexeya Health Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States — and most heart attacks and strokes are preventable. The American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 framework identifies eight measurable factors that have the greatest impact on heart health, giving you a clear picture of where you stand and what to work on. What Is Life's Essential 8? Originally launched in 2010 as Life's Simple 7,

Evidence-based cardiologist review of 27 dietary supplements for heart health. Learn which may work, which don't, and why whole foods remain essential.

Get clear, expert-backed info on heart palpitations — symptoms, causes, when to worry, and how to manage them for better heart health.

Learn the key heart attack and stroke symptoms, risk factors, and prevention tips to protect your heart health and act fast in emergencies.

Discover modern cholesterol management strategies for 2026: essential tests, optimal food patterns, targeted supplements, and effective medications for heart health.

2025 Cardiology Review: Key updates on hypertension guidelines, lipid management, preventive strategies for optimal patient care. Special focus on women's health.

A physician’s primer on compliance and risk management in direct care, outlining key legal, ethical, privacy, and operational risks and considerations.

Explore how practice care management supports direct care success by improving operations, patient engagement, and practice sustainability in personalized medicine.

High blood pressure doesn’t just “happen”—in many cases, it’s influenced by everyday choices and health conditions that you can  take steps to improve. While some causes are medical and require a doctor’s guidance, many are directly under your control, like diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management. That means you have real power to lower your risk and improve your health. Understanding these factors is the first step toward making changes that can bring your blood pressur

Understanding AI's Role in Medicine Everywhere we look, we see someone suggesting that artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing their industry. Medicine is no exception. There are claims that AI can improve medical office functionality, enhance doctor efficiency with documentation, and even assist in diagnosing and managing medical conditions. However, a recent interaction with a patient reminded me that not everyone views AI as beneficial. Some patients may feel that

The Link Between Homocysteine and Vascular Disease Our clinical interest in homocysteine began in the 1960s. Research suggested a link between homocysteine and vascular disease. Elevated homocysteine levels are associated with coronary artery disease and stroke. These associations remained significant even when controlling for traditional risk factors, such as smoking and cholesterol. Basic science evaluations indicated that homocysteine worsens the integrity of the lining of

Learn about the calcium in the arteries of your heart and what it tells you. The Importance of Personalized Heart Attack Risk Assessment When assessing the risk of serious cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, we often rely on common risk factors. These include age, gender, smoking status, and diabetes. We use calculators known as pooled cohort equations to estimate the likelihood of a cardiovascular event over the next ten years based on these factors. However, this

Evexeya Health is pleased to announce Dr. Mike has successfully completed the American Board of Clinical Lipidology certifying examination and is now a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, signifying that he is now a certified lipid specialist. Dr. Mike is passionate about all facets of preventive cardiovascular medicine, whether for those looking to prevent their first heart attack or stroke or for those who have unfortunately had one. Dr. Mike is well ver

The direct care model is revolutionizing patient care by offering a focused approach that emphasizes direct access to medical services, be they primary or specialized care. This model aims to enhance the quality of care, improve patient outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs by removing intermediaries and simplifying access to care. To better understand this emerging healthcare model and its variants, let's explore the key aspects of direct care, concierge medicine, and their

In the AARP's current bulletin from Jan/Feb 2025, there is a timely story by Howard Zucker, M.D. about the difficulties of finding a doctor. The full article is "Where Have All The Doctors Gone?" [ https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/members-only-access/info-2025/where-are-all-the-doctors.html ] A 20% summary of the article is shown below: Summary: Navigating the Doctor Shortage Crisis in the U.S. The U.S. faces a severe and worsening physician shortage, leaving many pa

There are increasing arguments against consuming any alcohol, supported by two recent articles in the New York Times: The Battle Over What to Tell Americans About Drinking (Jan. 1, 2025) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/health/alcohol-dietary-guidelines.html Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol (Jan. 3, 2025) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/health/alcohol-surgeon-general-warning.html In the second article, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, provi