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Howard J. Eisen, MD
Cardiologist
Dr. Howard Eisen is a cardiologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Eisen 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. Eisen also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
43 years
Experience
Howard J. Eisen, MD
- Philadelphia, PA
- Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa
- Accepting new patients
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How often should a heart stent be checked?
It should be checked only if you are having symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath.
Is walking good for heart failure?
Yes, as much as you tolerate.
How long can a person live with a defibrillator?
For many decades. They are there to keep you alive.
How can I fix my irregular heartbeat naturally?
There is probably no natural way other than avoiding alcohol and caffeine and getting sleep. You should see your cardiologist to determine the cause.
Can stress cause a heart attack?
Yes, potentially. But exercise, eating and sleeping well and taking care of yourself by getting your blood pressure under control as well as diabetes if you have it and not smoking READ MORE
Yes, potentially. But exercise, eating and sleeping well and taking care of yourself by getting your blood pressure under control as well as diabetes if you have it and not smoking or quitting are essential to preventing a heart attack.
What happens to the body during cardiac arrest?
Blood does not flow to the organs of the body and they begin to die. Most vulnerable is the brain.
I need advice on if I should take aspirin 81mg?
Aspirin 81 mg is pretty harmless and has benefits.
What is the treatment for a weak heart muscle?
There are many medications that are helpful in strengthening the heart, making people feel better and live longer. The first step is to go to your doctor and ask him/her to refer READ MORE
There are many medications that are helpful in strengthening the heart, making people feel better and live longer. The first step is to go to your doctor and ask him/her to refer you to a cardiologist (heart doctor).
Should I go to the ER for heart palpitations?
If they really bother you or you are lightheaded, yes.
Is drinking a lot of water good for a heart arrhythmia?
It is good to stay hydrated.
Can you die in your sleep from heart failure?
If your heart failure is severe enough, yes, you can. That is why many heart failure patients receive implantable defibrillators. Speak to your cardiologist to see if you are a READ MORE
If your heart failure is severe enough, yes, you can. That is why many heart failure patients receive implantable defibrillators. Speak to your cardiologist to see if you are a candidate for this.
Is sleeping on the left side bad for your heart?
No, it is not.
What is the best side to sleep on for your heart?
It does not matter.
How long can you live with myocardial infarction?
How long you live is in part dependent on how strong or weak your heart function is and how much of your heart was damaged by the myocardial infarction. I have many patients who READ MORE
How long you live is in part dependent on how strong or weak your heart function is and how much of your heart was damaged by the myocardial infarction. I have many patients who have lived more than 25 years after their heart attack.
What is the drug of choice for myocardial infarction?
It depends what you are trying to do, to treat it acutely when it happens or to prevent it. To treat it when it is happening, call 911, go the hospital ER and they will take you READ MORE
It depends what you are trying to do, to treat it acutely when it happens or to prevent it. To treat it when it is happening, call 911, go the hospital ER and they will take you to the cardiac catheterization laboratory, open the artery and place a stent to restore blood flow to the heart. To prevent it, take a statin and a low dose aspirin (81 mg daily), eat well exercise and if you smoke, quit ASAP.
Can a faulty heart valve cause a heart attack?
Usually, they are separate disease processes, but depending on the valve involved and the type of fault, yes, this can happen. By heart attack, Il would be referring to damage READ MORE
Usually, they are separate disease processes, but depending on the valve involved and the type of fault, yes, this can happen. By heart attack, Il would be referring to damage to the heart muscle.
