Medical Diagnostic Associates, P.A. Blog

"Why did my doctor order an Echocardiogram?” by Dr. Thomas Leopold

Occasionally when patients see their cardiologist, they are sometimes advised to return for an ultrasound evaluation of their heart,...

The Importance of HIV Testing by Dr. Douglas Bennett

Earlier this month, an important milestone was passed. 38 years ago this month a new infection, ultimately recognized as HIV, was first...

Coronary Artery Disease by Henry Altszuler, MD, FACC

Everyone knows someone who was “fine” until they suffered a heart attack or died suddenly. These catastrophic events often make people...

Cholesterol by Lori Hager, MS, RD

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like substance produced by the liver and found in foods of animal origin. Too much saturated...

Celiac Disease by Elizabeth Bongo, R.D., C.D.E.

Celiac disease is a genetic, autoimmune disease that causes damage to the villi of small intestine lining. When these fingerlike...

Atrial Fibrillation by Dr. Richard Z. Andraws

Atrial fibrillation or AF is the most common abnormal heart rhythm we see as cardiologists. In fact, it’s estimated to affect 3 to 6...