Easy Tips for Heart Health

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February is Heart Month, so this week on Health Matters we talk about heart health with Dr. Emmanuel Moustakakis, a cardiologist with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. He reminds us: heart disease is the number one cause of death in the western world for both men and women. So: what can we do about it?

We explored a number of the common misconceptions about heart health that keep people from making small changes that lead to a big difference for addressing coronary artery disease, heart failure, and other kinds of heart disease. From diet and exercise to smoking and sleep, Dr. Moustakakis offered his top health tips for creating lifelong, heart healthy habits.

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Dr. Emmanuel Moustakakis is a board certified Cardiologist specializing in Interventional Cardiology practicing at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Houston Medical School, completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowships in both Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Moustakakis is certified in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease with interest in acute coronary syndromes. Dr. Moustakakis is the Director of the Coronary Care Unit at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital.

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