Medical Diagnostic Associates, P.A. Blog

Feb 24, 20202 min

"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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Jun 27, 20191 min

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...

Feb 7, 20194 min

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...

Jan 28, 20192 min

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...

Jan 21, 20192 min

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...

Jan 8, 20192 min

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...