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Wael Z Tamim, MD, PA, Cardiovasular & Thoracic Surgeon, Fort Lauderdale, FL // Resources // Blog » Cardiology

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  • Coffee, How much is Too much?

    Coffee, How much is Too much?

    Posted in: Cardiology | Posted on: 13 August, 2019

    Coffee is the most commonly used Stimulant in the world. Hundreds of Millions of people start their day by drinking a cup of coffee. It usually wakes them up, boosts their energy, helps them focus and may give them a temporary High. Luckily, multiple studies have showen that Coffee does have some health benefits! It can potenially reduce risks of some diseasese like Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Parkinson’s Disease, Uterine cancer and Gout. It has been showen to be associated with overall reduced risk of death when consumed in Moderation. In addition to its stimulant effects on the central nervouse system, Coffee prevents...

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  • Soda is Not your Friend!

    Soda is Not your Friend!

    Posted in: Cardiology | Posted on: 23 June, 2019

    Soda is a drink that typically contains carbonated water, a sweetener and a natural or artificial flavoring. Other additives like caffeine, coloring preservatives and other chemicals may be mixed in it. People that drink soda regularly had an average increase of 1.8 lbs of visceral fat in their bellies. An amount equivalent to a 24 week old fetus. Visceral fat is one of the markers used in assessing health risks. Its increase is associated with increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other illnesses. A can of soda typically contains more than 45 grams of sugar which is the...

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  • Mitral Valve Disease

    Mitral Valve Disease

    Posted in: Cardiology | Posted on: 08 December, 2018

    Mitral Valve Disease refers to diseases of the mitral valve that separates the chambers of the left heart, ventricle and atrium. It is mostly mitral stenosis (blockage), mitral insufficiency (leakage), or mitral valve endocarditis (infection). Treatment could be conservative, minimally invasive intervention or surgical. If you have mitral disease, our Specialist at USA Doctors would be happy to help! MyUSADr. was created to assist you in making Critical Health Decisions. Our US based practicing Specialists provide Online Second Medical Opinion and Virtual Doctor visits to patients from all over the Globe. Feel free to reach out at any time... For more information, please...

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  • Aortic Valve Disease

    Aortic Valve Disease

    Posted in: Cardiology | Posted on: 12 November, 2018

    The Aortic Valve separates the left ventricle of the heart from the aorta. Hence, it is the valve that affects the flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Multiple disease processes affect this valve mostly leading to Aortic Stenosis with obstruction to the flow of blood out of the heart, or Aortic Regurgitation with leakage of blood back to the heart. At times, infection of the valve leaflets takes place causing it to be dysfunctional. Patients may be without symptoms for quite a while. Others though may develop shortness of breath, chest pains or syncope...

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