EXPERT
Behzad Taghizadeh, M.D.
Cardiologist
Dr. Behzad Taghizadeh is a cardiologist practicing in Winston Salem, NC. Dr. Taghizadeh 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. Taghizadeh also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
29 years
Experience
Behzad Taghizadeh, M.D.
- Winston Salem, NC
- Saint George`s University / School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
No results found
Is the COVID vaccine safe for heart stent patients?
There is no issues with getting Covid vaccine in a patient with coronary artery stent.
Is this a heart attack?
It may be a heart attack. An evaluation by a cardiologist must be performed.
I need advice
Please see a cardiologist ASAP. He or she can perform a detailed physical exam and an echocardiogram to assist in a diagnosis.
Can heartbeat be a habit
This sounds like alcohol withdrawals. Avoid alcohol. If symptoms are tolerated that is great, otherwise see your primary care provider for more help.
Irregular heart rate
Please note you must see a cardiologist as soon as possible. If your chest pain is unrelenting and continues, then you need to go to the nearest Emergency room.
Hypertension
1-lower salt in your diet 2-Routine exercise 3- Weight loss if evidence of obesity 4-If you should have a condition called sleep apnea proceed with sleep study and appropriate READ MORE
1-lower salt in your diet
2-Routine exercise
3- Weight loss if evidence of obesity
4-If you should have a condition called sleep apnea proceed with sleep
study and appropriate treatment with CPAP
5- Follow with you medical doctor and consider medical treatment if no
response with above 1-4
and strong family of heart disease
2-Routine exercise
3- Weight loss if evidence of obesity
4-If you should have a condition called sleep apnea proceed with sleep
study and appropriate treatment with CPAP
5- Follow with you medical doctor and consider medical treatment if no
response with above 1-4
and strong family of heart disease
Respiratory Rate
No, it is not. This is an abnormal respiratory rate. Please consider seeing your primary care provider who will provide appropriate recommendations for you.
Can the COVID vaccine cause heart infection?
No. This is unlikely, however exposure to the covid-19 infection can.
Can you live a normal life after heart stent surgery?
Absolutely, you can.
It would be always special attention to diet, exercise, great blood pressure, great cholesterol profile, and paying attention to take a few medications.
It would be always special attention to diet, exercise, great blood pressure, great cholesterol profile, and paying attention to take a few medications.