Heart Disease, #1 Cause of Death Today in the U.S., How We Can Detect and Prevent It!

Online, August 30, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Los Angeles, CA---One in two people die from Heart Disease every year (this is more than the next 7 causes of death combined, including cancer), and holds as the number one cause of death in American women today. Atherosclerosis, the condition in which plaque collects along the walls of arteries, is the silent killer with death occuring before any sign of problem in one out of three Americans. One of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease is high cholesterol, and is also the most treatable. Despite the option of treatment, traditional cholesterol testing fails to identify up to 40-50% of the population at risk for cardiovascular disease.

With the availability of new technology, Dr. Richman performs the most comprehensive cardiovascular screening available in the United States. This level of testing is not even performed at the Mayo Clinic or Cleveland Clinic, which are the two premiere cardiovascular centers within the United States. This type of testing not only measures the cholesterol levels through the traditional method, but also uses NMR based advanced lipoprotein testing to identify everyone at risk. Testing lipoproteins can save lives of people who would otherwise be under the impression that they are living healthy lifestyles and at no risk of heart disease. In addition to the testing methods described, Dr. Richman recently added the most cutting edge diagnostic testing performed by HDL incorporated which is the premiere cardiovascular laboratory in the industry. With the help of Dr. Richman's unique lipoprotein testing method and utilizing the other novel testing modalities, he is able to detect risk-factors earlier predisposing patients to cardiovascular disease and individualize the appropriate therapy before it is too late!

About Dr. Richman:
Dr. Michael Richman is the founder of The Center for Cholesterol Management in Los Angeles and The Elite Laser Vein Center. He is a cardiothoracic surgeon and is a leading expert on cholesterol management and advanced lipoprotein testing. Dr. Richman is the national heart health examiner for the Examiner.com and is the cholesterol expert on WebMD.com. He also has been on shows such as Dennis Prager, Daily Buzz, KYMA, WFLA, WZTV and Southern California Life, etc. Dr. Richman is very learned, camera ready and a highly respected surgeon and doctor. He is a firm believer in giving back to the community and dedicates much of his time to treating patients pro-bono who would not otherwise be afforded health care. Dr. Richman is available for appearances on very short notice. Dr. Richman also specializes in venous disease (i.e.: those unsightly varicose veins and how they can contribute to health problems: heart problems, ulcerations, pain, swelling, arterial disease). He treats many flight attendants, mothers after pregnancy and women/men that are in pain daily from standing on the job for many hours. His treatment is virtually painless, non-invasive and is administered with local anesthesia. The results are no pain and no traces of the veins.

Dr. Richman is available to speak as an expert on any issues pertaining to the heart, veins and their diseases as well as many other health issues. Dr. Richman has testimonials and patients available upon request to speak about their experiences with him and his unique lipoprotein testing.

Dr. Richman's Blogs:
WebMD.com: http://blogs.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/
Examiner.com: http://www.examiner.com/x-41545-Heart-Health-Examiner

Dr. Richman is an expert on the following topics:
Cardiovascular Disease (i.e. Heart Attack, Stroke, Peripheral Vascular
Disease (PVD)), Cholesterol Management, Advanced Lipoprotein Testing, Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, Insulin Resistance/Metabolic Syndrome (Cardio-Metabolic risk factor evaluation), Venous Disease (i.e. Disease of the veins throughout the entire body including varicose veins and Restless legs syndrome)
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, anything related to the lungs or esophagus (i.e. GERD or Lung Cancer), any abdominal condition, Cancer, Herbal Remedies (i.e. red yeast rice), & medications.

What it would look like:
In Dr. Richman's office
On the operating table
In Dr. Richman's operating room

Where:
462 N. Linden Drive
Suite #341
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel. 310-481-3939

1950 Sawtelle Blvd
Suite #150
LA, CA 90025
Tel. 310-481-3939

About The Center for Cholesterol Management:
The Center for Cholesterol Management is directed by Michael F. Richman, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.C.C.P. Dr. Richman is a diplomat in the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, a fellow in the American College of Surgeons and a fellow in the American College of Chest Physicians. In 2002-2003, he was listed by the Consumers' Research Council of America in the "Guide to America's Top Surgeons".

After completing his medical degree at Georgetown University, Dr. Richman moved to his native home of Los Angeles to complete his general surgery residency at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital at the University of Miami. Having performed nearly one thousand cardiac bypass procedures throughout his career, Dr. Richman has always maintained a strong interest in the preventative aspect of cardiac care, namely cholesterol (lipid) management. As a long-standing member of the National Lipid Association, Dr. Richman started The Center for Cholesterol Management in August 2005 in order to focus exclusively on preventative care and management for those who may be at risk for heart disease.

The Center for Cholesterol Management is the only free-standing facility in Southern California to deliver state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of lipid disorders using advanced lipoprotein testing- the only test that provides both traditional lipids and the number of atherogenic particles to better identify and manage patients at risk for coronary heart disease. He recently added the most comprehensive cardiovascular testing available to identify patients at risk for cardiovascular disease earlier and then individualize the appropriate treatments. Dr. Richman is one of very few heart surgeons with a practice dedicated to advanced lipoprotein testing and the prevention of heart disease.

In late 2006, Dr. Richman opened the Elite Laser Vein Center in order to treat and provide the newest cutting edge procedures to tackle the often misunderstood problem of VENOUS REFLUX DISEASE. He is one of the few surgeons in the Los Angeles Area that performs endovenous laser ablation for lower extremity vein problems. www.elitevein.com.

To schedule an interview or to find out more about Dr. Richman and his services, contact: Caroline Taicher at (310) 713-0777 or email: [email protected]

Best Regards,
Caroline Taicher
703 10th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Cell (310) 713-0777
Fax (424) 238-5003
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