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William J. Cole, M.D.

Cardiologist

Dr. William Cole is a cardiologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Cole 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. Cole also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
44 years Experience
William J. Cole, M.D.
  • New York, NY
  • New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny
  • Accepting new patients

What happens if you smoke with a pacemaker?

Smoking is clearly not a healthy life choice, but in reference to smoking's direct effect on pacemaker function, there is likely no direct acute issues. Long-term smoking can affect READ MORE
Smoking is clearly not a healthy life choice, but in reference to smoking's direct effect on pacemaker function, there is likely no direct acute issues. Long-term smoking can affect the heart and might eventually affect pacemaker function.

What is the cause of high blood pressure?

Many causes but commonly a combination of genetic and environmental issues which are not easily measurable. In certain patients we look for rare specific causes with scans and READ MORE
Many causes but commonly a combination of genetic and environmental issues which are not easily measurable. In certain patients we look for rare specific causes with scans and lab test