Yasmine S. Ali, M.D.
Yasmine 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. You can find her at www.yasminealimd.com.
Latest Articles by Yasmine S. Ali, M.D.
Why Are Women’s Heart Attack Symptoms Overlooked?
Gender differences in warning signs mean women are often misdiagnosed, despite heart disease being their number-one killer.
The Latest Cholesterol Treatment Breakthroughs
Learn what’s new in research for managing this condition, including medications currently under study.
Living With Heart Failure: How To Improve Nutrition
Learn more about how to improve diet choices and nutrition to mitigate or prevent the symptoms of heart failure.
Nutrients Impacting Heart Failure Patients
Dietary choices play a direct role on the progression and outcomes of heart failure.
When Lifestyle Changes Don’t Control Cholesterol
Medication may be a must to protect your heart health, even if you’re doing everything else right.
Treatment Advances for Patients With Heart Failure
Learn more about advances in treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF), which include various medicines, implantable devices, and new wearable technology.
Can Stretching Help Lower Your Blood Pressure?
It might be time to add stretching to your heart health arsenal. Here’s why.
What to Look for in a Heart Disease Doctor
Your relationship with your cardiologist matters. Here’s how to find the perfect match.