Yasmine S. Ali, M.D.
Medical ReviewerYasmine S. Ali, MD, is a cardiologist and medical writer based in Tennessee. She is President of LastSky Writing, LLC, and is Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Ali has written and edited medical and health content for a variety of platforms. She is also an award-winning essayist and poet, and has been featured in Real Simple magazine, Reader’s Digest, NPR, and multiple other media outlets.
Latest by Yasmine S. Ali, M.D.
Let's Talk About Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
All your vessels are important, but the ones that bring blood to heart? Those are major—and keeping them healthy is crucial.
Let’s Talk About Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms
Men and women often have different kinds of heart attacks (that feel different, too). Learn to recognize the signs—and when to call for help.
Let's Talk About Heart Attack
Plaque blockages that arrest blood flow in the arteries are usually the cause of heart attack—but not always. Read on to learn more about heart attack and how to prevent one from happening to you.
10 Top Questions About Lowering Your Cholesterol
Learn how to keep your cholesterol in check to help prevent high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, even the risk of stroke.
Making Sense of Your Blood Pressure Numbers
Understanding what’s normal and what’s in the danger zone is the first step to taking control of your health.
Why Catching High Blood Pressure Early Matters
The earlier you address this important health issue, the better your chances of avoiding serious complications. Here’s how to make sure you keep your numbers in check.
Debunked! 9 Myths About High Blood Pressure
From salt shakers to glasses of wine, misconceptions about high blood pressure persist. Here’s what experts want you to know about keeping yours in check.
9 Things to Do This Month to Lower Your Blood Pressure
More than 100 million U.S. adults have high blood pressure. If you’re one of them, these daily tweaks can go a long way towards building a healthier future.
Will an Aspirin a Day Help Your Heart?
Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, new research says you may want to rethink the old habit.
Want to Make Better Food Choices? Do This at Night
If sleep is fleeting—especially if you’re a woman—you may be more likely to adopt heart-harming eating habits, according to new research. Here’s the 411.