Shervin Eshaghian, MD
Board Certified Cardiologist
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Co-authored Articles (7)
How to
Reduce Heart Palpitations
Heart palpitations are abnormal or irregular heartbeats that cause a thumping or fluttering feeling in your chest — sometimes also described as "missing a beat." Palpitations can occur with heart rates that are too rap...
How to
Prepare for an ECG
An ECG stands for an "electrocardiogram," which is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of the heart. It is used by doctors to obtain important diagnostic information surrounding cardiovascular and/or...
How to
Recover From an Angiogram
An angiogram or angioplasty uses a long, hollow tube called a catheter to diagnose and sometimes treat problems of the heart and coronary blood vessels and arteries. This procedure can be performed during a diagnostic ca...
How to
Manage Angina Pain with Home Remedies
Angina is a type of chest pain that is often described as a “squeezing” sensation felt in the chest. The pain also can occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. Angina pain may even feel like indigestion. Le...
How to
Put ECG Leads on a Chest
The EGC (electrocardiogram) is used to measure a patient’s heart’s electrical activity. The test is commonly used to check for many heart conditions, from coronary heart disease to a heart arrhythmia. If you’re a m...
How to
Remove Plaque from Arteries
Plaque in arteries is caused by deposits of LDL, which is commonly known as bad cholesterol. While it can’t be completely eliminated or undone, you can manage it and reduce the risk of a blockage. Start by eating a hea...
How to
Prevent Heart Disease
Heart disease is an umbrella term that covers a variety of cardiovascular conditions, including blood vessel diseases, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, congenital heart defects and infections of the heart. Although h...