Introduction: Cortisol, often dubbed as the stress hormone, plays a vital role in the body’s response to stress. Cortisol is not all bad. In an acute situation, it’s actually quite helpful. However, when cortisol levels become chronically elevated, it can lead to a myriad of health issues, including, as I mentioned in last week’s blog, […]

Stress is a ubiquitous aspect of modern life, and its impact on our health, particularly on our cardiovascular system, cannot be overstated. In this blog post, we will explore the intricate connection between stress and heart health, delving into the cascade of physiological responses, hormone imbalances, and weight gain that contribute to heart disease, specifically […]

Women are NOT small men- even when it comes to the pathophysiology (disease process) of heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD). In this blog, we are going to discuss more about the differing disease process for women. This sneaky condition of small vessel disease (SVCD) impacts tiny arteries throughout the body, particularly hitting hard on […]

In the intricate tapestry of our physiological functions, hormones play a pivotal role in maintaining overall health. Among them, estrogen stands out as a hormone with profound implications for cardiovascular well-being. Whereas it’s Heart Health Month, and I am passionate about this topic after decades of experience in the field of cardiology, as a bedside […]