A new website is helping people discern which cardiac tests are necessary for them.
Steven Nissen, MD
Steven Nissen, MD, is Chairman of the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. As a result of his pioneering research about ultrasound imaging of coronary atherosclerosis and studies of drug safety, Dr. Nissen was named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 most influential people in the world” in 2007. He is co-author of Heart 411: The Only Guide to Heart Health You’ll Ever Need.
Caring for Patients With Multiple Coronary Stents (Video)
What should you do if you have to keep coming back to have additional stents placed?
Study Finds Bariatric Surgery Treats Diabetes (Video)
Our weight and the health of our heart are connected, and obesity often leads to diabetes. A recent study, called STAMPEDE, found weight loss surgery to be a successful treatment for obesity.
Heart Health After Age 50
Many choose to have a cardiac exam in their 50s and beyond. Cleveland Clinic Cardiologist, Steven Nissen, MD, shares his recommendations.
Exciting Heart Care Innovations on the Horizon
From a new technique to treat high blood pressure without medication to a new drug that will raise levels of good cholesterol, Steven Nissen, MD, discusses medical innovations on the horizon to reduce risks for heart patients.
Dr. Nissen: How He Stays Heart Healthy
Patients ask and here is what Dr. Nissen tells his patients about what he does to keep his heart healthy.
Family Member in the ICU? Ask Questions
Know the plan. Ask questions of the doctors if you have a family member in the ICU.
The Link Between Stress and Heart Disease
Steven Nissen, MD, talks about the important lesson war has taught us about stress and its effect on the heart. Learn what you can do to manage stress.
“Door-To-Balloon” Time May be Critical
Every second counts when it comes to treating heart attacks. Steve Nissen, MD, explains what you should do and why.
An Aspirin a Day? (Video)
Steven Nissen, MD, talks about whether you need to take an aspirin every day to prevent heart attack.
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