Cardiology Made Easy

September 2025

Marijuana Use May Worsen Heart Failure and Death

This is a cautionary tale about distinguishing between correlation and causation.

Sep 28 • 

David Mokotoff, MD

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Florida's Second Chance Act Should be Mandatory in All States

The act provides screening electrocardiograms for all student athletes in grades nine through twelve.

Sep 19 • 

David Mokotoff, MD

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Inflammation Should Be a Separate Heart Disease Risk Factor in Women

A recent study provides strong data that inflammation may be a separate and strong risk factor for heart disease.

Sep 11 • 

David Mokotoff, MD

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After Decades of Use, Beta Blockers are Now Felt to be Harmful in Women

A new study suggests that this class of drugs is no longer helpful for women with heart failure.

Sep 8 • 

David Mokotoff, MD

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August 2025

The Typical Signs Of A Heart Attack Are Often Anything But Typical

Heart attacks may present with unusual symptoms or have no symptoms.

Aug 24 • 

David Mokotoff, MD

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Hope That Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Prevent Alzheimer's Dementia

New data suggest that old and newer drugs have promise in doing this.

Aug 17 • 

David Mokotoff, MD

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The New Drug That Will Give Our Children More Heart Disease

Screen time is linked to increased heart disease risks.

Aug 13 • 

David Mokotoff, MD

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Looking Young On The Outside But With An Old Heart

A new study suggests that your heart may age more quickly than other parts of your body.

Aug 6 • 

David Mokotoff, MD

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A Cardiology Terminology Glossary For Lay People

Here is a quick reference guide to commonly used cardiology terms that you may run across.

Aug 4 • 

David Mokotoff, MD

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July 2025

I Have Atrial Fibrillation; Do I Need To Take A Magnesium Supplement?

This often forgotten electrolyte plays a key role in the management of a normal heart rhythm.

Jul 30 • 

David Mokotoff, MD

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