Apu Akkad, MD

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Medical Center, South Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, USA

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Board certified Attending Physician with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Epidemiology, Statistical Modeling, and Literature Reviews. Strong healthcare services professional with a M.D. focused in Medicine from UMass Medical School.

Education

  • MD: University of Massachusetts Medical School

  • BS: Brandeis University

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

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Coronary Artery Disease – Treatments

There are many treatments involved with CAD. Per se, it can’t really be cured as symptoms and problems can reoccur even with treatment. However, there are many direct treatments to coronary artery disease and it...

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Coronary Artery Disease – Risk Factors & Prevention

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death globally and therefore must be taken very seriously. It’s important to know the risk factors in order to decrease your chance for coronary artery disease and...

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Coronary Artery Disease – Risk Factors & Family History

Family history is a risk factor for heart disease, as there have been a number of genes that have been implicated in heart disease. Other associated conditions with CAD are rheumatologic conditions or autoimmune conditions,...

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Coronary Artery Disease – Ongoing Trials

There are ongoing trials for newer possible therapies in treating coronary artery disease. There are very accepted guidelines and treatments and it is a very treatable condition but there are many new investigative trials looking...

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Coronary Artery Disease – Medications

There are many medications that can be used to treat coronary artery disease. If you have a stent placed, it’s very important to be on what’s called dual anti-platelet therapy (or DAPT for short.) The...

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Coronary Artery Disease – Linked to CHF

It’s important to know that coronary artery disease (or CAD) and congestive heart failure (CHF) are two different conditions but are very much linked. CAD is one of the biggest risk factors for CHF and...

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Coronary Artery Disease – Lifestyle Changes

In addition to controlling your other risk factors, it’s important to know that you have to modify your lifestyle – specifically diet and exercise. In terms of exercise, it’s generally recommended to do exercise for...

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Coronary Artery Disease – Introduction

Coronary artery disease (or CAD for short) is a disease in which there’s decreased blood flow to your heart. This occurs over time in the form of Atherosclerosis, which is plaque buildup in the arteries...

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Coronary Artery Disease – Insurances

Typically, most insurances will cover treatment for coronary artery disease – including medications, the diagnostic tests, and the follow-up with your doctor, as well as surgery.

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Coronary Artery Disease – Home Remedies Not Advised

Note that there are many known home remedies that various people use that you may see in various commercials. However, there’s no data behind these home remedies showing any benefit, and there may even be...

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