Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Pedro Catarino
Meet Dr. Pedro Catarino, the new director of Aortic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai. We talked him about joining the Smidt Heart Institute, the latest innovations in heart and lung transplant surgery, and moving from England to Los Angeles with ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 04, 2021
Options in Treating Mitral Valve Disease
There has been a huge paradigm shift over the last five years where doctors can offer patients with mitral valve disease more surgical and nonsurgical options than ever before. Read more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 28, 2020
High Blood Pressure: What Women Need to Know
Research at Cedars-Sinai finds high blood pressure progresses faster in women. Here's everything women need to know about the new findings.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 29, 2020
Living With Heart Failure
Millions of Americans are living with heart failure. While heart failure sometimes becomes a chronic illness, there are new ways to treat and manage this heart condition to improve quality of life.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 30, 2020
Brotherly Bond Strengthened by Heart Transplants
The Bedolla brothers share a special bond after all 3 received heart transplants at Cedars-Sinai.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 12, 2020
Back on the Trail After a Heart Attack
In 2017, 52-year-old Jeff Tong had a heart attack while mountain biking. After a helicopter rescue Jeff is back on the trails again.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 15, 2019
Shortness of Breath: When to See Your Doctor
Many people regularly experience shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea. But in some cases, shortness of breath can be the symptom of a lesser-known, life-threatening condition.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 30, 2019
What Should Parents Know About Congenital Heart Defects
About 1 out of 100 babies born in the US are affected by congenital heart disease.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 04, 2019
Beating the Heart Failure Odds
25-year-old Garik Aleksandryan had 2 heart attacks before doctors knew what was wrong.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 03, 2019
8 Tips to Help You Quit Smoking for Good
Quitting smoking is hard—mentally, physically, and emotionally. These tips from a Cedars-Sinai expert can help you get ready to make the permanent change to become a non-smoker.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 09, 2018
Is It a Panic Attack or Heart Attack?
You suddenly feel chest pain, shortness of breath, and a tingling sensation in your body. Is it a heart attack or is it a panic attack? Learn from an expert.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 31, 2018
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Vascular Surgeon Ali Azizzadeh
We sat down with Dr. Azizzadeh to learn more about his work at Cedars-Sinai, the future of vascular surgery, and how he's settling into LA. Learn more about him.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 22, 2018
Exploring Genetic Therapy for Heart Disease
Cedars-Sinai researchers are investigating a gene which produces a protein that clears arteries of the plaque causing heart attacks and strokes. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 27, 2018
Solving Joanna's Heart Attack Mystery (CMD)
Joanna Flores' heart attack was misattributed, and when treatment didn't work, she turned to Dr. Bairey Merz at Cedars-Sinai to help solve her mystery.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 04, 2018