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,...

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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...