Mathew Mathew, MD, FACS Chief Medical Officer | Surburban Community Hospital
Mathew Mathew, MD, FACS Chief Medical Officer | Surburban Community Hospital
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming approximately 695,000 lives annually. Nearly half of American adults have at least one major risk factor for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or smoking. Despite medical advancements, heart disease prevalence remains high due to poor diet, sedentary lifestyles, and limited healthcare access.
Prime Healthcare aims to address these challenges by offering comprehensive heart care services. These include advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans designed to provide optimal cardiovascular care.
Key risk factors for developing heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diets rich in saturated fats and sugars, and family history. Prime Healthcare emphasizes prevention strategies like adopting a heart-healthy diet with more fruits and vegetables and fewer unhealthy fats; engaging in regular physical activity; managing stress through relaxation techniques; maintaining social connections; seeking professional help when needed; and undergoing regular health screenings.
For those requiring more than lifestyle changes or medications for managing heart conditions, Prime Healthcare offers various advanced medical interventions. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment. Diagnostic services available include electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG), echocardiograms, stress testing, cardiac CT scans and MRIs.
Minimally invasive procedures offered include angioplasty with stent placement and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Surgical options are also available for severe cases requiring coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or heart valve repair/replacement.
Dr. Mohamad Taha is currently accepting new patients at Prime Healthcare-Roxborough Memorial Hospital and Suburban Community Hospital. He specializes in coronary interventions and has completed extensive training at Lankenau Medical Center and Danbury Hospital associated with Yale University.
"Your heart’s health is largely in your hands," states Prime Healthcare's release on their commitment to providing state-of-the-art care aimed at preventing serious cardiac events through routine screenings or advanced interventions when necessary.
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