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Stephen Allen Goldman, MD

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

Dr. Stephen Goldman is a cardiologist practicing in New Port Richey, FL. Dr. Goldman 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. Goldman also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
50 years Experience
Stephen Goldman, MD
  • New Port Richey, FL
  • Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx
  • Accepting new patients

How to build up lungs/breathing?

Dear build up breathing You did not fail the stress test but exercised poorly because of SOB (you are not a sob) shortness of breath- (that was a joke) The most common cause READ MORE
Dear build up breathing
You did not fail the stress test but exercised poorly because of SOB (you are not a sob) shortness of breath- (that was a joke)
The most common cause of SOB is poor physical conditioning however many medical conditions can also cause SOB such as CHF (congestive heart failure) CAD (coronary artery disease) or simply anemia

Elevated heart rate?

Having an elevated heart rate of 115 is unusual. Anxiety alone will not cause this. Conditions like anemia and hyperthyroidism are just two which might. Consult a doctor who will READ MORE
Having an elevated heart rate of 115 is unusual. Anxiety alone will not cause this. Conditions like anemia and hyperthyroidism are just two which might. Consult a doctor who will run tests to make a diagnosis.

What is a interatrial communication?

As a fetus there is a communication between the L. and R atrium which closes and seals shortly after birth. At times is doesn’t seal but remains closed because the L. sided pressure READ MORE
As a fetus there is a communication between the L. and R atrium which closes and seals shortly after birth. At times is doesn’t seal but remains closed because the L. sided pressure is higher than the R. side pressure. Valsava increases R sided pressure and may as in your case briefly open that connection. It’s not dangerous, no need to worry.
Best wishes

My relative has had a heart attack and lung infection?

Sorry but I can’t shed any light on his condition

Feel abnormal and very unwell?

It could be an inner ear, a brain, blood pressure or heart problems… or anxiety. Find a good general doctor.
I wish you well

Stomach problems?

I am so sorry to hear of your problems. Don’t give up keep looking for the answers. You should always try to find SOMETHING to be thankful for every day. You will be in my prayers… READ MORE
I am so sorry to hear of your problems. Don’t give up keep looking for the answers. You should always try to find SOMETHING to be thankful for every day.
You will be in my prayers…

Concerned chest pain?

You need to seek immediate medical attention, especially if you smoke cigarettes, or if there is any history of heart attack at a young age in your family.