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Robert DuBroff, MD

Question: My doctor told me my cholesterol was normal even though I had a heart attack. What is a normal cholesterol level? What can I do to prevent a second heart attack?

Answer: You need to have a careful assessment of what your doctor thinks is normal. In Japan or China, where there is a low incidence of heart disease, the cholesterol levels are much lower than what we call …

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The Leader in Cardiovascular Care in the Southwest

The New Mexico Heart Institute is the largest private cardiology practice in the state and a leader in cutting edge cardiac care. Located next door to the Heart Hospital of New Mexico, NMHI practices state of the art medicine with the latest cardiovascular imaging and fully integrated interventional, cardio-thoracic and vascular surgical services.

  • Our physicians are committed to providing over 42,000 patients with the highest quality diagnostic, interventional, and preventive cardiovascular care.
  • With privileges to admit and care for patients in a majority of New Mexico's hospitals and satellite clinics around the state, our patients receive the care they need no matter where they live.
  • Accepting most health care insurance plans.
  • Advancing the understanding of heart disease, our outstanding research and education programs improve the quality of life of people in our own communities and around the world.
  • Educated and trained at premier universities around the country including Duke, Stanford, University of Michigan, Northwestern and Columbia, our doctors are dedicated to superior medical treatment and compassionate patient care.

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the services we provide, how to prepare for examinations and treatments, as well as introduce you to our team of world-class cardiologists.

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