Shawn Yazdani, MD, FACC, FSCAI

It's commonly known that chronic inflammation is involved in the formation and progression of plaques that form on the lining of the arteries, which can lead to cardiovascular events. Read how diet can impact this. #hearthealthydiet

Studies reveal early discharge advantage following successful transfemoral TAVR procedure - a beneficial trend in COVID-19 era though requires caution for some patient groups.

Recent studies confirm statin benefits in the elderly and the harmful effects of high cholesterol. The studies report that this age group, which is typically excluded from clinical trials, are “at a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular events and that they stand to gain a significant be...

Check out our latest blog on Aortic Stenosis and the Role of Catheter Based Therapies #aorticstenosis #TAVR

In case you missed it, we're reposting a summary of some of the highlights from the 2020 Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference held virtually this past October - #mitraclip #structuralheartcare

Last week we posted a recent presentation on atrial fibrillation (#AFib ) and reducing stroke risk. We discussed when a device known as the WATCHMAN may be indicated. We invite readers to learn more about this device.

You do not have to put off your cardiology checkups. Dr. Yazdani and the entire staff at Carient Heart & Vascular take every precaution to ensure their safety and that of their patients amid COVID-19 concerns.

We will be holding a live broadcast on my Shawn Yazdani MD, FACC, FSCAI Facebook page (@shawnyazdanimd) tomorrow Wednesday 4/1/2020 at 5:30 PM (EST) to talk about the Covid-19 virus pandemic and its potential cardiovascular effects. My guest will be Dr. Hamid Taheri, MD, Associate Professor of Me...

Dr. Shawn Yazdani and Carient Heart & Vascular are proud to be the first and only cardiology group to offer Cardiac PET in Northern Virginia. Utilizing Cardiac PET, the group can diagnose obstructive coronary artery disease more accurately than other widely available studies such as SPECT imaging...