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Dr. Nish*t Choksi, MD Interventional Cardiologist

10/05/2026

I’m honored to be voted Top Doc in Hour Detroit Magazine this year. Thank you to my colleagues who voted for me and my TEAM who supports me in all that I do. It feels great to be featured alongside such esteemed physicians, many of which I consider friends, and mentors.

Hypertension that does not respond to medication can be frustrating for both patients and physicians. Renal denervation ...
11/12/2025

Hypertension that does not respond to medication can be frustrating for both patients and physicians. Renal denervation offers a new approach. ⁠
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This minimally invasive procedure targets the renal nerves that surround the arteries leading to the kidneys. These nerves send signals to the brain that can cause the body to hold onto sodium and water or keep blood vessels constricted. ⁠
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By carefully disabling these nerves, we can break that cycle and help lower blood pressure at its source. It is safe, fast, and backed by strong data, and I believe it is going to become a critical tool in long-term blood pressure management.

When patients are told they have a valve issue, it is usually one of two types: stenosis or regurgitation. Both affect h...
10/30/2025

When patients are told they have a valve issue, it is usually one of two types: stenosis or regurgitation. Both affect how blood flows through the heart, but they work in opposite ways.⁠ In some cases, patients can actually have stenosis and regurgitation of the same valve.⁠
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In stenosis, the valve becomes stiff or narrowed. This makes it harder for blood to pass through, so the heart has to work harder just to push blood forward. Over time, this increased pressure can weaken the heart muscle.⁠
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In regurgitation, the valve does not close all the way. This causes blood to leak backward into the previous chamber. The heart ends up pumping more than it should to keep circulation moving, which can also lead to fatigue and heart strain.⁠
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The symptoms may overlap, but the treatment plan is different. That is why understanding which issue you have matters. Early detection and regular monitoring can make a significant difference.

10/27/2025

We have made tremendous progress in treating cardiovascular disease, but the incidence of heart attacks and strokes remains high. A key reason is the environment around us. ⁠
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In cities with high population density and traffic congestion, airborne pollutants trigger systemic inflammation and increase oxidative stress.⁠
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These are direct contributors to coronary artery disease. A person walking for an hour in New Delhi may inhale the equivalent of several cigarettes’ worth of particulate matter. ⁠
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This exposure cannot be overlooked. Managing cardiovascular health now requires us to consider environmental risk factors with the same seriousness as hypertension or diabetes.

Before we talk about pills, procedures, or scans, we have to talk about the basics: nutrition, movement, sleep, and stre...
10/24/2025

Before we talk about pills, procedures, or scans, we have to talk about the basics: nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress. These are not optional. ⁠
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They are the core of any treatment plan. A heart that is constantly under strain from poor diet, smoking, or inactivity will likely face setbacks in healing even with advanced medical technology.
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Every guideline for heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes begins with lifestyle for a reason. It’s the one intervention thats in your control and can treat the root of disease.

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