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Richard Michael Jacoby, MD
Cardiologist
Dr. Richard Jacoby is a cardiologist practicing in ENCINITAS, CA. Dr. Jacoby 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. Jacoby also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
38 years
Experience
Richard Michael Jacoby, MD
- ENCINITAS, CA
- Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa
- Accepting new patients
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Can a heart attack be prevented?
Yes, a heart attack can be prevented and I think that the best way to treat patients is to try to make sure they never have a heart attack in the first place. A good place to start READ MORE
Yes, a heart attack can be prevented and I think that the best way to treat patients is to try to make sure they never have a heart attack in the first place. A good place to start is by trying to live a healthy lifestyle. This means eating foods low in animal fats and salt. It means getting regular exercise for at least 30 minutes a few times a week. And not smoking. Treat other conditions such as diabetes or high cholesterol if you have them. And try to maintain a healthy weight.
It is also very important to have your cholesterol checked and treated if the cholesterol is not normal. That often means using a statin drug. Patients who have plaque in their heart arteries already or meet certain risk factor profiles, can benefit from being on a low-dose aspirin daily. For patients who have symptoms consistent with a blockage in the arteries, a stress test may be in order. For patients who have risk factors but no symptoms, a CAT scan calcium score of the heart arteries can be very helpful to decide how aggressive to be about medication and risk factors. And most heart procedures today such as heart catheterization or stents are minimally invasive.
But the important thing is to get started on the process! See your primary doctor or cardiologist. I am always happy to help patients with risk assessment and treatment.
It is also very important to have your cholesterol checked and treated if the cholesterol is not normal. That often means using a statin drug. Patients who have plaque in their heart arteries already or meet certain risk factor profiles, can benefit from being on a low-dose aspirin daily. For patients who have symptoms consistent with a blockage in the arteries, a stress test may be in order. For patients who have risk factors but no symptoms, a CAT scan calcium score of the heart arteries can be very helpful to decide how aggressive to be about medication and risk factors. And most heart procedures today such as heart catheterization or stents are minimally invasive.
But the important thing is to get started on the process! See your primary doctor or cardiologist. I am always happy to help patients with risk assessment and treatment.
