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Cholesterol Awareness Month is Coming Soon!

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 […]

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Meet Our New Cardiologist: Zain Ahmed, MD, MPH, MS

This summer, we are pleased to 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 […]

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Women and Heart Health

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 […]

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Avocado Deviled Eggs

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 […]

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Avocados and  Heart Health

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 […]

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Our Top Doctors Keep Your Heart in Top Shape

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 […]

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What You Need to Know About Heart Disease

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, […]

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Learn About Heart Disease & How to Prevent It

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 […]

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Right Dose, Right Time, Right Way!

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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Prevent and Manage High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. The good news is that there are steps you can take every day to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. You can help prevent high blood pressure—also […]

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7 Habits for a Healthy Heart

Worldwide, heart disease and strokes are the leading causes of death. They’re also the leading killers of Americans, accounting for one out of every three deaths in the United States. But there’s good news, too. About 80 percent of all […]

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Middletown is Up and Running!

Our 10th location in Middletown is now open. If you are looking for a cardiologist in that area, we are accepting new patients and welcome you to our practice. Call (203) 265-9831 to schedule a visit.

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New Office in Middletown

This October, we are pleased to open our 10th location in Middletown, CT.  We welcome new and current patient to our convenient new office. We are currently booking appointments – please call (203) 265-9831. 400 Saybrook Road Suite 204 Middletown […]

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