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.
Working It! How Exercise Helps Fight Heart Failure
While heart failure patients used to be told to prioritize rest, now experts say physical activity is vital—here’s what you need to know to get started.
Now What? 5 Essential Things to Do After a Heart Failure Diagnosis
First breathe...and know you've got options. We walk you through the first few steps to take after finding out you have a heart failure.
Let's Talk About Stroke
Not all strokes can be prevented, there's a ton you can do to protect yourself. We cover everything you need to know.
Let's Talk About Hypertension
High blood pressure is all about the numbers. When your readings rise, your heart can pay a price. We'll help you stay safe.
Let's Talk About Heart Disease Prevention
The silver lining around many forms of heart disease: There's a ton you can do to prevent them. Ready to take action?
Let’s Talk About the Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease
Knowing the red flags that signal heart disease can help you get diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.
11 Expert Insights Into High Cholesterol
Let two top cardiologists explain the good, the bad, and, yep, the ugly about LDL and HDL cholesterol.
10 Questions About Heart Failure—Answered
We asked doctors to explain what heart failure actually is (hint: it's probably not what you're imagining), the signs to watch for, and most important, what it means to live with this chronic condition.
Simple Ways to Manage Fluid Buildup
When you have heart failure, one major sign that it could be getting worse is excess fluid buildup in your body. Here are some key steps to keeping your levels in balance.
Let’s Talk About Arrhythmias
Whether your heart is beating too fast, too slowly, or erratically, this condition can feel scary. We’ll walk you through it all, a beat at a time.