Dr. Beheshtian's Blog

For the past several months, much of the world has faced the harsh reality of the COVID-19 pandemic. Caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavi

The ankle-brachial index (ABI) test is a simple, non-invasive test that serves to assist healthcare providers in determining whether or not a patient has d

Most adults, regardless of their profession, work during the day. And the majority of doctors’ office hours mirror those of their patients. When compared with

Can COVID-19 damage the heart? Yes: Although COVID-19 — the disease caused by the coronavirus that’s led to the global pandemic — is primarily a respirat

In patients living with diabetes, a chronic medical condition that results in the accumulation of glucose, or sugar, in the bloodstream, awareness is the

Over the past several months, nearly every corner of the world has felt the terrible effects of the novel coronavirus. With each day that passes, medical

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that commonly affects many individuals throughout their adult lives. Patients may live with high blood p

A rare occurrence for more individuals, heart palpitations are characterized by the unexpected fast-paced racing, fluttering, pounding of the heart. Peop

Can You Really Die From a Broken Heart? Each and every person, at some point in their lives or another, is likely to experience heartbreak at least on

Maintaining both a heart healthy diet and a consistent exercise routine has the power to significantly improve an individual’s health. Not only are the a

Plant-based diets have experienced exponential growth in their popularity over the past several years. Abiding by a plant-based diet isn’t an entirely ne

As the decades have quickly zoomed by, humanity’s overall hunger for success has only intensified. Careers in professions like banking, law, and consulti

Women are no strangers to having their pain minimized by laypeople and medical professionals alike. Unfortunately, quick assumptions of “general pain” by

  Throughout recent history, the discussion surrounding blood pressure has consistently been regarding the high blood pressure epidemic. This is,

Over the course of the past several decades, the harmful effects of cigarette smoking have been a regular topic of discussion. Advertisements on televisi

Researchers and medical professionals have discovered a strong link between diabetes and peripheral arterial disease on a global scale. Patients with dia

Stress does not age discriminate, and neither do heart attacks. Unless they have a specific reason to do so, most individuals in their 20s and 30s may no

Across countless studies globally, it has been found that individuals with chronic kidney disease are more likely to develop or show signs of peripheral

Peripheral arterial disease, or as it’s more commonly known — PAD, has many causes and is also one of the most under-diagnosed forms of vascular disease.