Mark Louis Meyer, MD, FACP, FACC
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
635 Madison Ave Suite 1401 New York NY, 10022Rating
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Dr. Meyer graduated from Haverford College with a Bachelor of Science, High Honors, in cellular and molecular biology, Phi Beta Kappa. He attended the Yale University School of Medicine, where he also ...
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Yale University School of Medicine MD 0
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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It's OK to Worry About Your Local Movie Theaters
It’s a beautiful, sunny morning, and spring is in the air. There should be a bounce to your step as you prepare to decamp from your home, meet your friends for coffee, head into the office, and begin another wonderful day. But then it comes to you: there is still a quarantine. You turn on the...
Running A Marathon Could Prove To Be A Vascular Fountain Of Youth
There is new research out that suggests that first-time marathon runners could help reduce their vascular age — the age of one’s arteries — by up to four years. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S073510971938369X?via%3Dihub) The study's purpose was to determine whether the...
Sleep & Heart Disease - Dangerous Bedfellows
A Rarely Mentioned Yet Controllable Risk FactorOne of the least mentioned factors that can contribute to heart disease is sleep. There are several risk factors that people can’t control such as age, gender, race/ethnicity, and family history. Of the risk factors that people can control, such as...
Breaking Medical News: Fasting
I have attached a link to a recent review of intermittent fasting, published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Many of you have asked me about this method of weight loss. In animal models, and in smaller studies of predominantly overweight young and middle-aged adults, there appear to be broad...
The Detrimental Effects of Too Much Sitting
Sitting for long periods is a near-daily occurrence for millions of people in modern society due to office jobs and other lifestyle circumstances. Sadly, this situation does not feed into your hopes of promoting good health. On the contrary, it can encourage the onset of several negative...
Top Heart Healthy Apps & Devices For 2020
In 2017, Stanford University researchers began a study sponsored by Apple that looked at the effectiveness of cardiac apps installed in the Apple Watch. Last month, those researchers published their paper in the New England Journal of Medicine. Previously, though, they had released the study's...
What Everyone Needs To Know About Marijuana And Cardiovascular Disease
It's turning out that cannabis may not be the panacea many once had professed it to be. While recreational consumption still appears to have a fairly low level of health risk for the average person, a new study suggests that there's a potential cardiovascular impact for those managing heart disease....
Optimism May Be Positively Good For Your Heart
A recent NY Times article cited a number of recent long-term studies that linked greater optimism to a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and other chronic ailments, and to fostering "exceptional longevity."...
Dr. Meyer's Debut Blog Post: Constructing a Gratitude List
Hello, and welcome to my blog. With a new website, and new office (soon), and the fact that my children keep telling me to be more tech-savvy, I thought it was time to join the blogosphere. From time to time, I will post a short segment about a topic, an interesting story, or a response to media...
Are You Getting The Exercise You Need?
Staying active is one of the best ways to keep our bodies healthy. Most Americans don’t get enough exercise, therefore, don’t reap the health benefits. In addition to helping prevent heart disease, exercise is known to reduce stress and improve sleep, energy levels, mood, and even brain...
How does aspirin help your heart?
Aspirin blocks the function of platelets. Platelets are involved in the buildup of plaque in the coronary (among other) arteries because they are “sticky”. In appropriate patients, aspirin can reduce the incidence of a coronary blockage, which in turn reduces the chance for a heart attack. You should ask your doctor if you meet any criteria for aspirin therapy. Do not start this on your own. Aspirin does have side effects, and the decision to take it, as with any medication, involves a risk-benefit analysis. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of a sudden drop in blood pressure?
A hallmark of a sudden drop in pressure, assuming it is a large drop to an unsafe level, is dizziness. Fainting and collapse are also possible. The background health and age of the patient are also determinative of the presence and severity of symptoms. READ MORE
Cardiac MRI Question?
Not all cardiac MRIs require intravenous contrast. You should ask you doctor whether you will need it. There are ways to conquer needle phobias as well. READ MORE
What causes atrial septal defect?
An ASD is congenital. It results from the failure of a fetal connection to close. When in utero, you are a fish. As soon as you are born, your fish-like circulation closes and new connections are formed to make you an air-breathing organism. Most ASDs are small and require no treatment, but you should discuss with your doctor. READ MORE
Can an ECG detect angina?
Angina is a symptom. It means any symptom relate to an inability for the supply of blood to meet the demand for blood from the heart muscle. Symptoms are detected from a clinical history, not an ECG READ MORE
How is ECG done for women?
ECGs are done the same way for everyone. Leads are placed around the chest, and these generate electrical tracings which can be a window into the heart’s plumbing and electrical systems. READ MORE
Can atrial septal defect be cured?
ASDs can be surgically cured, and also cured with non-surgical approaches. That said, most small ASDs require no intervention. Finding a structural heart specialist is your best bet. READ MORE
Can a child get an ECG?
Anyone can get an ECG. In a child, this is typically done by a pediatric cardiologist. READ MORE
What is a heart transplant necessary?
Organ transplants are necessary when an organ fails and it cannot be restored to normal functioning by medications or surgery. READ MORE
Is atrial septal defect hereditary?
It is not hereditary in the sense that if you have it, your children or relatives will have it. READ MORE
What does a heart blockage feel like?
Chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath. Arm pain. Jaw pain. Tooth pain. Fatigue. All of these are symptoms of a lot of things. Typically heart symptoms are provoked by exertion and relieved with rest. ALWAYS consult your doctor. READ MORE
Can an ECG detect a blocked artery?
The answer, unsatisfyingly no doubt, is sometimes. READ MORE
Can substance abuse lead to a heart attack?
The broad answer is yes. For example, even a single use of cocaine can cause a stroke or heart attack in all patients. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Instructor in Medicine Mount Sinai School of Medicine 17 - Present
- Clinical Instructor in Medicine Weill-Cornell Medical College 18 - Present
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Hospital University of Pennsylvania
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