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Wayne Gray, MD

Cardiologist

Dr. Wayne Gray is a cardiologist practicing in Muncie, IN. Dr. Gray 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. Gray also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
58 years Experience
Wayne Gray, MD
  • Muncie, IN
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Why do I have heartburn and shortness of breath?

There are varied medical reasons to experience these symptoms.

Is high blood pressure considered disease?

Hypertension is serious and can lead to heart disease, strokes, renal disease, etc. It can be corrected with medical attention.

Ambulance or ER?

Call your doctor or go to the ER. Have someone drive you if you go to the ER.

Simply asking a question?

Your symptoms do not sound cardiac related but you should make an appointment to see your personal physician.

Am I high risk?

Try taking a radial pulse to determine a more accurate rate.

What is the best drug for arrhythmia?

There are many cardiac arrhythmias and most require different drugs for treatment. Please consult your physician.

How do you fix a heart arrhythmia?

Depending on the type of arrhythmia, correction may be achieved with medication and or with a procedure.

Does myocarditis require surgery?

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the myocardium and is treated medically.

What vitamin is good for heart palpitations?

There are no vitamins to control heart palpitations. You need to obtain an EKG and seek appropriate medical attention.

Could cold feet be nerve pain?

The vascular lab tests should provide the information. You may need to see a specialist other than a cardiologist.

A heart attack due to drug overdose (stimulant)?

No, it will not stop a myocardial infarction (heart attack).

How long does a pacemaker with defibrillator batteries last?

Batteries last seven years on average.

What are the treatment options for viral myocarditis?

Myocarditis is a serious illness. If heart failure were to occur with it this would be treated. Viral myocarditis due to Covid-19 is a new illness and is still in the early stages READ MORE
Myocarditis is a serious illness. If heart failure were to occur with it this would be treated. Viral myocarditis due to Covid-19 is a new illness and is still in the early stages of study.

Heart condition?

Hot tea at night is fine. Remedy? The patient should see a doctor regarding his problem.

Options on anti-platelet drugs?

You should be on dual anti platelet therapy. Low dose aspirin plus another anti platelet drug.

Sudden stabbing pain in the heart?

Cardiac pain is usually not sharp and stabbing in nature. Please call your doctor.

Mitral Valve Prolapse vs Mitral Valve Atresia?

Mitral valve prolapse indicates a leaking valve. Mitral valve atresia is the name given to a valve that is closed.

How to help suffering from hypertension and tachycardia?

With hypertension at age 26, I would attempt to limit sodium as much as possible.