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Dr. Ronald C. Hill, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. Ronald Hill is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Hill specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Hill typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
50 years
Experience
Dr. Ronald C. Hill, M.D.
- Asheville, NC
- Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv
- Accepting new patients
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My dad is feeling breathless after his bypass. Could there be something serious?
Could be pain, fluid.
I have very high blood pressure . Will it cause any complications if I have heart surgery?
Try to get it lower
My grandfather is 87 years old and has suffered a heart attack. What should we do?
Walk with assistance, diet, be supportive
Would LAD lesion cause tachycardia?
Could be
How long are you in the hospital after bypass surgery?
As long as is necessary
Do people recovering from heart surgery cough often?
Yes, it should resolve.
What could be the reason for low hemoglobin after a bypass surgery?
Acutely it could be the result of the surgery but she is far enough out from her surgery that the surgery should not be a factor now. She may have low grade esophagitis which READ MORE
Acutely it could be the result of the surgery but she is far enough out from her surgery that the surgery should not be a factor now. She may have low grade esophagitis which could be evaluated by esophagoscope. If it continues, she may need to be evaluated with an upper and/or lower endoscopy.
Don't want to have surgery for enlarged heart--any other options?
Medications may help. If it is due to heart valve problems, surgery may be needed to help correct the problem
Caffeine and heart surgery?
You could wean back to one cup.
Can you have heart attacks after stents?
Yes. The heart has a lot of vessels and some of them may have disease requiring more stents or surgery.
How long does it take to recover from a pacemaker surgery?
Oh, about as long as it takes for the local anesthetic to wear off. In other words, not very long.
How long do you wait for a new heart?
As long as is necessary
Can too much sugar cause tachycardia?
Too much sugar does not help the situation. However, it depends on the person.
What is the main cause of heart failure?
Not just one thing. Multiple causes maybe the cause and his doctor will evaluate the cause.
What causes bradycardia?
It could be medication or physiology of the person. He may jog a lot.
