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Heart Pain – FAQ’s Answered By A Cardiologist

March 27, 2018 3721 11
Dr. Mustafa Ahmed

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What is Heart Pain? Heart pain is a term commonly used to describe symptoms that result from compromised blood supply to the heart. Many know this as a type of chest pain, the medical term for heart pain is angina. The most classic heart pain is a pressure like sensation over the chest that may…

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Transcatheter Mitral Valve In Ring Procedure – TMVIR

March 18, 2018 2156 8
Dr. Mustafa Ahmed

mitral valve in ring procedure

What Is a Transcatheter Mitral Valve In Ring (TMVIR) Procedure? A transcatheter mitral valve in ring procedure, also known as TMVIR, is when a transcatheter valve is placed in to an existing surgically implanted mitral ring to treat a failing mitral valve repair. The TMVIR procedure is used to treat either a leaky or tight…

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What is a murmur?

January 26, 2018 3085 14
Mark Law, MD

heart murmur

As a pediatric cardiologist, I often get asked, “What is a murmur?”  Simply put, a murmur is only a heart sound occurring between the “lub and dub” sounds of the heart.  More importantly, a murmur is not a hole or a heart defect.   The bigger question to me is if there is something abnormal…

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HEART FUNCTION INCLUDING EJECTION FRACTION ( EF )

January 24, 2018 15105 35
Alain Bouchard, MD

  Heart function including ejection fraction (EF) is important in clinical practice because it is related to prognosis. Whether the patient suffers from valvular heart disease or ischemic heart disease, a measure of heart function including ejection fraction (EF) can predict future clinical outcome and assist in risk stratification. Several approaches to detect patients at…

Filed Under: Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Disease, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Heart Health, Tests & Investigations, Uncategorized

Echocardiogram vs. EKG – Explained By A Cardiologist

December 10, 2017 29510 15
Dr. Mustafa Ahmed

Echocardiogram vs. EKG – What Are They? When considering echocardiogram vs. EKG its important to have a basic understanding of both tests. Both the echocardiogram and EKG are very important and are commonly used heart tests that are instrumental in diagnosing various forms of heart disease. The echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart that…

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Sauna Benefits – Is It Good For Your Heart Health?

December 4, 2017 4790 8
Dr. Mustafa Ahmed

Sauna Benefits for Heart Health – Introduction Saunas have been used for centuries and are thought to have many health benefits. In some countries, particularly Scandinavian countries, saunas use is considered a way of life. When it comes to discussing sauna benefits, its important to realize there are different types of sauna. Steam saunas, dry…

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What is the best coronary stent for our patients?

September 22, 2017 11020 28
Alain Bouchard, MD

Whenever we start a clinical trial to test a new coronary stent we always ask ourself; “what is the best stent for our patients”? Coronary artery disease is a progressive pathological condition that results from atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. As atherosclerosis progresses from damage of the inner layer of the artery, fat or…

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Heart Monitors – What every patient needs to know

September 20, 2017 7807 9
Brian Kolski, MD

heart monitor kolski

My job as a cardiologist is to help make a diagnosis when symptoms arise. Once a diagnosis is made, patients can be offered therapy to help with symptoms. Patients experiencing any cardiac symptoms should consult a physician. One of the most common symptoms patients complain of is palpitations. Palpitations are any symptoms of extra hard…

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Can heart attack damage be reversed?

September 18, 2017 10257 27
Alain Bouchard, MD

  One of the most frequent questions our patients ask after surviving a heart attack is: Can heart attack damage be reversed? Every year, over 700,000 Americans have a heart attack. Improvements in the treatment of myocardial infarction, especially with the reopening of the culprit artery with percutaneous coronary intervention, have led to a large number…

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Symptoms and Treatment

September 10, 2017 4401 16
Dr. Mustafa Ahmed

understanding abdominal aortic aneurysm

What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? The aorta is the main blood vessel that leaves the heart and supplies the body with blood. The abdominal aorta is the aorta that starts below the chest and goes down to the hip area. Abdominal aortic aneurysm describes a disease process whereby the abdominal aorta dilates and becomes…

Filed Under: Heart Disease, Uncategorized, Vascular Disease

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