Pacific Heart Institute

Pacific Heart Institute We provide comprehensive cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic services.

05/07/2026

Did you know women can experience a wide range of symptoms during a heart attack? Recognizing them early matters.

Monitoring your blood pressure at home can be a powerful way to stay on top of your heart health ❤️ But how and when you...
05/06/2026

Monitoring your blood pressure at home can be a powerful way to stay on top of your heart health ❤️

But how and when you measure it matters.

“I advise people not to check their blood pressure too often in a day,” It “almost invariably leads to higher overall blood pressure values,” - Rigved Tadwalkar, MD

Read the full article here: https://www.prevention.com/health/a64745482/best-time-to-take-blood-pressure/

It’s Stroke Awareness Month ❤️🧠 Spotting a stroke quickly and acting can make all the difference. To spot a stroke, reme...
05/04/2026

It’s Stroke Awareness Month ❤️🧠 Spotting a stroke quickly and acting can make all the difference.

To spot a stroke, remember STR:

Smile (does one side droop?)
Talk (is speech slurred or strange?)
Raise (does one arm drift when both are raised?)

If you notice any of these, act fast and call 911, every second matters.

Laughter actually does something good for your heart.It can temporarily improve blood vessel function and reduce stress,...
04/28/2026

Laughter actually does something good for your heart.

It can temporarily improve blood vessel function and reduce stress, both of which support cardiovascular health.

It’s a simple habit that can complement a heart-healthy lifestyle.

So go ahead and watch something funny, call that friend who always makes you laugh, or find a reason to smile today.

Your heart will appreciate it (even if just a little).

04/23/2026

We asked cardiologists at the Have a Heart Save a Heart Women’s Heart Symposium: would you rather cook at home or only eat out at ‘healthy’ restaurants?

Both can support heart health, but the best option is definitely cooking at home. What would you choose?

Looking for a simple way to support your heart today? Take a 10-minute walk after your next meal. It can help lower bloo...
04/21/2026

Looking for a simple way to support your heart today? Take a 10-minute walk after your next meal.

It can help lower blood sugar, support digestion, and give your heart an easy, effective boost.

Small habits like this add up over time.

04/21/2026

Gummies might seem like a ‘safer’ option than smoking, but that doesn’t make them heart-healthy.

They can still impact heart rate, blood pressure, and overall cardiovascular health.

The real takeaway? The best choice for your heart is to avoid smoking and drugs altogether.

Call a friend, your heart will thank you ❤️ Strong social connections are linked to a 20–30% lower risk of heart disease...
04/17/2026

Call a friend, your heart will thank you ❤️

Strong social connections are linked to a 20–30% lower risk of heart disease. Sometimes heart health is as simple as staying connected.

Meet Dr. Peter H Pak, a consultative cardiologist with an emphasis on heart failure and cardiomyopathy. Dr. Pak joined P...
04/13/2026

Meet Dr. Peter H Pak, a consultative cardiologist with an emphasis on heart failure and cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Pak joined Pacific Heart Institute after serving two years on the Cardiomyopathy and Cardiac Transplant Faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is the author of many articles in highly respected, peer-reviewed cardiology journals.

In his free time he enjoys hiking, birding, and photography.

Learn more about Dr. Pak here: https://www.pacificheart.com/peter-h-pak-md

04/07/2026

You don’t need hours in the gym to protect your heart ♥️

Just 22 minutes of movement a day can make a real difference.

A walk or a quick workout, it all counts. Simple, doable, and powerful. You’ve got 22 minutes.

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2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 280 W & 360 W
Santa Monica, CA
90404

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13108297678

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