Easy Tips for Heart Health

Feb 5, 2025

Dr. Emmanuel Moustakakis, a board-certified interventional cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, shares crucial insights about heart health. He highlights heart disease as a leading cause of death and busts common misconceptions that hinder healthy lifestyle changes. The conversation offers practical advice on maintaining heart health through diet, exercise, and sleep. Dr. Moustakakis emphasizes regular check-ups, the impact of sugar intake, and customizing fitness routines to foster lifelong heart-healthy habits.

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ADVICE

Regular Checkups

Get regular checkups, even if you feel healthy.
Basic screenings can detect and prevent heart disease.

INSIGHT

Early Heart Health

Coronary artery plaque can start developing in young adulthood.
High blood pressure, often asymptomatic, causes long-term organ damage.

ADVICE

Dietary Habits

Limit processed carbs, sugars, and junk food to avoid insulin spikes.
These spikes contribute to inflammation and increase heart disease risk.

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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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