Fanwood Westfield Cardiology - Dr. Kalischer

12/10/2023

The first new anti-hypertension medication in over 10 years. Learn how it works from Dr. Kalischer’s latest post.

Although there are multiple anti-hypertensive medications in clinical practice, there has not been a new entry into the field in over 10 years. Many generics have hit the market as the expiration of patents continues to roll along. It is exciting to know there is a new drug that shows promising bene...

09/01/2022

New Theories on Lipid Levels - Is High HDL a Bad Actor? Read the blog to learn more.

A new study done by the Cardiology Department at Emory University in Atlanta has shown that HDL levels above 80 mg/dL were actually associated with higher risk for both all-cause mortality and also cardiovascular disease compared to individuals with levels between 40-60 mg/dL. A U shaped association...

08/29/2022

Dr. Kalischer talks about a new study on hypertension during pregnancy. Read the blog post.

The treatment of hypertension during pregnancy has been a controversial area for many years. Treatment of the mother is also treatment of the baby even though the unborn has no medical issues of hypertension. Additionally, the issue of potential teratogenic effects from medications need to be consid...

01/03/2022

It may be the caffeine or the simple art of taking a break during a stressful day - Dr. Kalischer explains how coffee (and tea) may help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.

In a new European study which included nearly ½ million people, it was concluded that middle-aged people who drank up to 3 cups of coffee daily showed a lower risk for stroke or death over the next decade, along with better heart structure and function. The definition of moderate coffee drinking wa...

12/25/2021

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season from all of us at Fanwood-Westfield Cardiology!

04/20/2021

Dr. Kalischer discusses the controversial topic of ma*****na usage and its potential effects on cardiac health.
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As ma*****na is becoming more widely accepted in society with many state legislatures legalizing the substance for recreational use, are we to assume that there are no cardiac ramifications that need to be considered? Many medical experts feel that "moderate use" would not have any lasting effects t...

01/26/2021

Did you know that rheumatic diseases and cardiovascular health are connected? Read this week's post to find out more.

Although never considered to be a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease, there is now increasing evidence that indeed there is a relationship between cardiovascular events and the presence of rheumatological diseases.

01/19/2021

For this Dr. Kalischer explains renal artery-induced hypertension. Check out the post and find out how you can get a screening for this at our office.

If there is an atherosclerotic plaque in the artery that leads to the kidney there is reduced blood flow to that kidney. In this scenario the kidney attempts to maintain the blood pressure and blood flow and a series of hormonal changes begins which leads to the kidney secreting angiotensin II, whic...

10/09/2020

Getting more sleep is one of the silver lining benefits of working from home during this pandemic. Did you know it's also helping you lower cardiovascular risks? Check out Dr. Kalischer's latest blog post for more.

Sleep deprivation is an accepted risk factor contributing to myocardial infarctions, especially in men and the longer sleep time that is now being seen in American society may be a slight “silver lining” from the COVID-19 pandemic.

07/06/2020

We are extending our office hours until 7 pm on Wednesdays to better accommodate our patients needing later appointment times. Please call (908)889-1900 to schedule.

04/30/2020

WE ARE NOW OFFERING VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS!
If you have questions about your cardiac health and/or current treatment, please call us to set up a virtual appointment with Dr. Kalischer. (908) 889-1900