Meet the Experts

Dr. Marcus St. John

Cardiovascular Specialist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute

Videos

Stent, Purpose And Procedure

Dr. Marcus St. John, Cardiovascular Specialist with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute explains what a stent is and how it is used in a heart disease. Stent is used for restoring the flow of blood. Stent is made of stainless steel and chromium cobalt, Dr. St. John describes.

Cardiovascular Disease Myths

Dr. Marcus St. John, Cardiovascular Specialist with Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, says children learn from their parents, and taking a walk, or a swimming after dinner is a way to get the family involved in health. He recommends considering lowering the sugar for the whole family, because it is a way to involve the next generation and manage your health as well.

Steps for a Healthy Heart

Being socially and spiritually active, taking charge of your blood pressure, controlling your cholesterol, and tracking your blood glucose are some of the steps for having a good health. Dr. Marcus St. John, Cardiovascular Specialist with Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, says you have to also take charge of your blood pressure and cholesterol, they have to be checked, and you have not to be afraid of knowing your numbers.

Preventing Heart Disease

Dr. Marcus St. John, Cardiovascular Specialist with Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, explains physical activity has a ton of benefits, because it improves blood sugar, cholesterol, your sense of well-being, sleep, weight, and it lowers blood pressure. He recommends 30 minutes of physical activity everyday. "There are a lot of ways to get more steps, to walk with a purpose. It does not have to be 30 minutes at once."

Heart Healthy Diet

Dr. Marcus St. John, Cardiovascular Specialist with Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, says there are different types of diets, but we all can agree on limiting the sodium intake, and the intake of sugary products, especially sugary beverages. He also explains the types of fats you might find in butter, cheese, and red meats are associated with increased risk of bad cholesterol and other bad elements of the cholesterol profile.

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