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Anand Deshmukh, MD

Cardiologist

Dr. Anand Deshmukh is a cardiologist practicing in Council Bluffs, IA. Dr. Deshmukh specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Deshmukh also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
23 years Experience
Anand Deshmukh, MD
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • Grant Government Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

Heart arrhythmia pvcs skipped beats?

After reviewing ur Holter records, ECG and echo report, I do not see any serious rhythm abnormality or structural heart problems. Ur PVC burden is low. Asymptomatic low grade AV READ MORE
After reviewing ur Holter records, ECG and echo report, I do not see any serious rhythm abnormality or structural heart problems. Ur PVC burden is low. Asymptomatic low grade AV blocks, PVCs are common during sleep. If u experience ur PVCs, ur physician can put u on low dose beta blocker and assess ur tolerance and symptom control.

Should I be worried about endocarditis?

U need to get echocardiogram and blood cultures to rule out endocarditis.
U also need proper clinical evaluation since endocarditis can be very serious if not treated on time.

Can you live a normal life after heart stent surgery?

U can live a normal life if u have no other serious comorbidities.

Rapid heart rate

U need to get 24 hour Holter to assess ur heart rate and rhythm. U also need postural blood pressures and hear rates checked. This should help ruling out/ in diagnoses such as READ MORE
U need to get 24 hour Holter to assess ur heart rate and rhythm. U also need postural blood pressures and hear rates checked. This should help ruling out/ in diagnoses such as inappropriate sinus tachycardia or postural orthostatic tachycardia .

When should you see a cardiologist for high blood pressure?

Check your blood pressure daily and keep a log of blood pressures. You should first consult your primary care for your blood pressures and if the primary care refers you to a cardiologist, READ MORE
Check your blood pressure daily and keep a log of blood pressures. You should first consult your primary care for your blood pressures and if the primary care refers you to a cardiologist, you may see a cardiologist. In the meantime, reducing salt intake, avoiding regular use of pain medicines like ibuprofen, daily exercise, relaxation/meditation will help lower your blood pressure.

Is it safe to exercise with a heart murmur?

It depends upon what the heart murmur is due to and how severe the underlying pathology is that is resulting in heart murmur. A heart murmur may be due to various causes and those READ MORE
It depends upon what the heart murmur is due to and how severe the underlying pathology is that is resulting in heart murmur. A heart murmur may be due to various causes and those causes may have various severities. Also the exercise may be vigorous intensity, moderate intensity or low intensity. If the underlying cause and severity of the cause is known, this question may be answered to your satisfaction depending upon what intensity of exercise you want to pursue.

How do you clear clogged arteries without surgery?

There are no available therapies to clear the clogged arteries without surgery. However, you can consult a physician for starting medicines that may help with preventing progression READ MORE
There are no available therapies to clear the clogged arteries without surgery. However, you can consult a physician for starting medicines that may help with preventing progression of the cholesterol plaques.

Is it normal to have heart palpitations after covid?

One may have palpitations after Covid; however, you need further evaluation to ascertain the etiology of your palpitations.

Is there an age limit for heart bypass surgery?

Typically there is no limit for heart bypass surgery. The decision for bypass surgery in an individual patient is made on case by case basis based on co-morbidities, patient age READ MORE
Typically there is no limit for heart bypass surgery. The decision for bypass surgery in an individual patient is made on case by case basis based on co-morbidities, patient age and patient preferences.