The voting is in and we are pleased to once again have our doctors named as the top doctors in Connecticut! The ‘Top Doctor’ list represents the top 7% of doctors in the United States. All Castle Connolly Top Doctors […]
Read more »There has been recent buzz in health news regarding sugar and sugar substitutes (also known as “fake” sugar). Often, people switch from regular sugar to artificial sweeteners to save on calories but is the switch healthy? More research is showing […]
Read more »At the end of April, we will be opening our new location in Middletown. This office will replace our previous Middletown location. 57 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 (203) 265-9831
Read more »Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States since 1950. In fact, one person dies every 34 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. It is important to know the facts about heart disease, prevention, […]
Read more »December 30th marks the end of an era and the final day of work for our nurse practitioner, Carol Campbell, ACNP, BC. Carol has been with Consulting Cardiologists for decades, serving as a trusted, skilled, and compassionate practitioner at Hartford […]
Read more »Hear from Andrew, a young man whose life was dramatically improved with a heart transplant. Andrew and Dr. Feingold discuss how Consulting Cardiologists and Hartford Hospital lead the way in heart transplantation and are here for our patients every step […]
Read more »Thanksgiving can be a wonderful time to sit and graze with friends and family. But the feast can also pack in a lot of excess fat, salt, and calories if you are not mindful. If you are careful with choices […]
Read more »Do you suffer from the stress associated with cardiac illness? Are you looking to develop better coping skills? If so, consider enrolling in Whole-Hearted Cardiac Wellness, a 6-week program taught by Physician Assistant, Amanda Votto. The program is designed to […]
Read more »What is cholesterol? Dr. Dougherty explains that cholesterol is a substance that is found in everyone’s blood and is required for our body to function. When your cholesterol is tested, there are several components: total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, non-HDL […]
Read more »Consulting Cardiologists is proud to have two interventional cardiologists on our team – Dr. William Farrell and Dr. Zain Ahmed (who will join us at the end of August). Interventional cardiologists specialize in minimally invasive, but nonsurgical, procedures for treating […]
Read more »In June of 2022, we welcome a new cardiologist to our team. Dr. Zain Ahmed is an interventional cardiologist who specializes in coronary and peripheral vascular interventions. He is a native of central Connecticut who completed his education and training […]
Read more »Dr. Allison Padegimas specializes in women and heart disease. In this interview with City Lifestyle Magazine, she discusses strategies to avoid heart disease and issues that can specifically impact women. In the past decade or so women have become more […]
Read more »Physician Assistant Amanda Votto talks about stress reduction tips to improve cardiac health. Learn about how mindfulness and how being in the moment can help your overall well-being.
Read more »Low sodium, healthy protein, high monounsaturated fat, and lutein (good for the eyes!) 6 hard boiled eggs 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted 1½ tsp lime juice 3 Tbsp light mayonnaise 1 tsp chopped parsley 2 tsp ground pepper 2 […]
Read more »In a large study of US men and women, after adjusting for lifestyle and other dietary factors, it was found that those who eat a larger amount of avocado had a lower risk of coronary and cardiovascular disease. Compared with […]
Read more »We are grateful to once again have our entire practice recognized as “Top Doctors” or “Rising Stars” by Connecticut Magazine. This honor is voted on by doctors throughout the state who are asked who they would trust for the care […]
Read more »Click on the link below to watch a presentation where Dr. Dinkler shares excellent information about different types of heart disease, risk factors, and ‘Life’s Simple 7’ that can help reduce your risk. He is then joined by Physical Therapist, […]
Read more »Every 36 seconds someone in the US dies from heart disease and almost half our population suffers from some form of heart disease. In this presentation, Dr. Dinkler shares excellent information about different types of heart disease, risk factors, and […]
Read more »Adhering to your prescribed medication regimen is essential for success. If you skip doses, change your regimen, or avoid taking your medications altogether, this can be detrimental to your health. Errors can also cause setbacks such as the need for […]
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