Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Heart Health

Meet Serge Kobsa, MD, PhD
February 9, 2026

Meet Serge Kobsa, MD, PhD

 Heart Valve Problems and Treatments: A Cardiac Surgeon Explains
February 9, 2026

Heart Valve Problems and Treatments: A Cardiac Surgeon Explains

 Meet Ivan Ho, MD
February 2, 2026

Meet Ivan Ho, MD
Meet Serge Kobsa, MD, PhD
February 9, 2026

Meet Serge Kobsa, MD, PhD

Dr. Kobsa is a cardiac surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC and associate director of the USC George and Meryl...
Heart Valve Problems and Treatments: A Cardiac Surgeon Explains
February 9, 2026

Heart Valve Problems and Treatments: A Cardiac Surgeon Explains

What causes common heart valve problems — and how are heart valve problems diagnosed and treated? Think of the heart...
Meet Ivan Ho, MD
February 2, 2026

Meet Ivan Ho, MD

Dr. Ho is a cardiac electrophysiologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders....
What Is a Heart Arrhythmia, and Is a Heart Arrhythmia Dangerous?
January 13, 2026

What Is a Heart Arrhythmia, and Is a Heart Arrhythmia Dangerous?

Heart all aflutter? A Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist might know why, and what you should do about it. We...
 How Doctors Should Treat Congestive Heart Failure Today
January 13, 2026

How Doctors Should Treat Congestive Heart Failure Today

The term “congestive heart failure” is falling out of favor with doctors. A Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist explains why...
 Can Lifestyle Changes Reverse Poor Heart Health?
January 13, 2026

Can Lifestyle Changes Reverse Poor Heart Health?

Think the path to heart disease is a one-way street? A Keck Medicine of USC cardiology expert shares tips on...
 What Is a Heart Murmur? A Cardiologist Explains.
January 13, 2026

What Is a Heart Murmur? A Cardiologist Explains.

A heart murmur can sound scary — literally. A Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist explains why it might not be...
 How Do Doctors Help Patients Make Treatment Decisions?
August 18, 2025

How Do Doctors Help Patients Make Treatment Decisions?

A cardiologist discusses how he helps patients decide on what treatment course to take. Ivan C. Ho, MD, a cardiologist...
 Meet Junaid A. Zaman, MD, PhD
April 15, 2025

Meet Junaid A. Zaman, MD, PhD

Dr. Zaman is a cardiologist with Keck Medicine of USC. He treats patients at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris...
 How to Get Added to the Heart Transplant List
April 1, 2025

How to Get Added to the Heart Transplant List

An expert details how you can get added to the heart transplant list at a qualified center such as Keck...
 Is Magnesium Good for Your Heart? A Dietitian Answers.
February 19, 2025

Is Magnesium Good for Your Heart? A Dietitian Answers.

Can magnesium help your heart? A Keck Medicine of USC dietitian says it can — and it’s in more foods...