Dr. Shalizeh Shokooh is Director at the Women's Heart Center at the Orange County Heart Institute and Co-Director of the Women Heart Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Orange County, California. Dr. Shokooh graduated medical school and finished her residency at UC Irvine. She also conducted a cardiology fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. She is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Dr. Shokooh can treat patients in English, Spanish, and Farsi.
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Women and Heart Disease, An Epidemic
Dr. Shokooh shares if a woman's risk for heart disease increases once a family member is diagnosed.
November 5, 2009 - 12:55pm
Dr. Shokooh explains if it is safe for women to use hormone replacement therapy for an extended period of time.
November 5, 2009 - 12:52pm
Dr. Shokooh shares why men recover from heart surgery better than women.
January 14, 2009 - 1:11pm
Dr. Shokooh explains if a woman who does not want to take medication can lower her cholesterol with diet and exercise alone.
January 14, 2009 - 1:07pm
Listen as Dr. Shokooh explains if taking a daily aspirin will help a woman's heart.
January 14, 2009 - 1:02pm
Dr. Shokooh shares if a woman should be concerned she may have heart disease if she is experiencing constant, sharp chest pains.
January 14, 2009 - 12:54pm
Listen to Dr. Shokooh and discovery why heart disease is the number one killer for women.
February 1, 2008 - 4:53pm
Dr. Shokooh shares the differing heart disease symptoms between women and men.
February 1, 2008 - 4:43pm
Dr. Shokooh shares what blood pressure number is good.
February 1, 2008 - 4:34pm
Listen as Dr. Shokooh explains the difference between good and bad cholesterol.
February 1, 2008 - 3:53pm
Dr. Shokooh shares how often a woman should see her cardiologist.
February 1, 2008 - 3:12pm
Dr. Shokooh shares what a diabetic woman should do if she has concerns about her heart health.
February 1, 2008 - 3:00pm
Listen as Dr. Shokooh explains what PVCs/premature ventricular contractions are.
February 1, 2008 - 2:50pm
