Steven Nissen, MD

Steven Nissen, MD, chairman, department of cardiovascular medicine, Cleveland Clinic. He has more than 35 years of experience as a physician and is world-renowned for his work as a cardiologist, patient advocate and researcher.

The Government’s Sodium Advice? Don’t Trust It.
Nutrition

The Government’s Sodium Advice? Don’t Trust It.

Steven Nissen, MD | June 22, 2016

When it comes to salt and your health, science seems to point left, right, up and down at the same…

The Vitamin That’s Better Than Statins—The Natural Way to Fight Heart Disease
Heart

The Vitamin That’s Better Than Statins—The Natural Way to Fight Heart Disease

Steven Nissen, MD | December 4, 2013

Niacin, a B vitamin, has been known as the best way to raise HDL “good” cholesterol, thus helping to reduce…

Are You Doing Everything You Can to Prevent a Heart Attack?
Heart Attack

Are You Doing Everything You Can to Prevent a Heart Attack?

Steven Nissen, MD | October 2, 2012

You already know the best ways to prevent a heart attack—give up cigarettes if you smoke…get regular exercise…lose weight if…

Avandia — How Dangerous Is It Really?

Avandia — How Dangerous Is It Really?

Steven Nissen, MD | September 19, 2012

The Truth About Avandia and What It Means to You What a mess — that’s the best way I can describe…