Greetings,
Thank you for visiting my website. I developed this site with you in mind
hoping to give you insight into who I am and in turn why I decided to
become an Interventional Cardiologist. Heart disease is on the rise
amongst all races, both genders and even children! This rise is fueled by
many complex factors.
Are you like John who works two jobs and does not always have the time
to prepare meals so he resorts to fast foods? Fast foods are high in
cholesterol and fat. Perhaps, you are more like Ann who is a high paid
executive who works 14 hour days and cannot fit exercise into her busy
schedule. She becomes overweight and obese. Maybe, Steven describes
you best. He is stressed dealing with the daily pressures of family and
work. He resorts to cigarette smoking to alleviate the stress. And the list
goes on and on…
All of the above can and will lead to heart disease. Heart disease does not discriminate based on income, socioecomonic status, race, gender or religion. This is where I come in. I want you to become informed and knowledgable about what heart disease is. You cannot prevent it until you have a clear understanding of what it is. This is my charge. This is my goal. This is why I became a cardiologist…to combat heart disease one person, one life at a time. But, the change has to start with you and I will help you.
As you continue to view my website, I invite you to learn more about your health and how to have a healthy heart and in turn a healthy life!
Thank You for visiting!
Shawn M. Howell, MD, FACC, FSCAI
