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Jeffrey Rottman, MD
Cardiologist
Dr. Jeffrey Rottman is a cardiologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Rottman 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. Rottman also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Jeffrey Rottman, MD
- Nashville, TN
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When can you start normal activities after a heart transplant?
It depends on what "normal" activities are. Heart transplant involves a sternotomy, so activities involving a lot of vibration, like horseback riding, are forbidden for a while. READ MORE
It depends on what "normal" activities are. Heart transplant involves a sternotomy, so activities involving a lot of vibration, like horseback riding, are forbidden for a while. The exact duration can be obtained from your surgeon or transplant coordinator.
What is the most popular medicine for high blood pressure?
Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic. It is also an appropriate starting medication.
How can I bring my blood pressure down?
Many medications decrease blood pressure. Rarely lifestyle changes with weight loss suffice. So far, a variety of procedures don't work.
Can you drink alcohol after heart stent surgery?
Yes, but you will have similar tolerance.
VSD
I cannot enlarge the images so I cannot tell you in detail about your diagnosis. If you want details, perhaps ask the provider who gave you the diagnosis. There are many types READ MORE
I cannot enlarge the images so I cannot tell you in detail about your diagnosis. If you want details, perhaps ask the provider who gave you the diagnosis. There are many types of VSDs. Some may close with time.
cLVH
Mild left ventricular hypertrophy is a non- specific findings. No treatment is required.
Possible heart attack
Unlikely, but an ER eval would be definitive.
Chest pains in the center to the right pain really bad
Your parents may be right. It is hard to tell from your description, but heart-origin pain is rarely unrelenting, and if so, is usually described differently (since the heart moves READ MORE
Your parents may be right. It is hard to tell from your description, but heart-origin pain is rarely unrelenting, and if so, is usually described differently (since the heart moves within the chest).
Angina Pectoris
At 19 you may have chest pains but probably don=E2=80=99t truly have angina pectoris. It may be similar in what you feel but it is very unlikely.
Narrow pulse pressure
No specific treatment is required.
Cardiologist
The heart is in the chest. Your spasms may be skeletal muscle on the chest wall or abdominal skeletal muscle. In either case they don't relate to your heart.
Under the beast pain
Yes. You will have to wait.
High blood pressure medication
Headache is not a common side effect of amlodipine. Headache may be related to your hypertension.
Irregular heart rate
Yes, you have many symptoms for which there may or may not be a cardiac cause. Most persons have some "irregular" heart beats.
Can I stop taking 15 mg of propranolol or do I need to ween off?
It depends of the propranolol dosing frequency (not specified).
Sharp pain in heart
Sharp pains may be pleuritic and could represent a pericardial process.
Golo and Afib
I am sure what GOLO's supplement is. Flecainide is metabolized by the liver's CYP system, and if this is perturbed, the effectiveness and safety of the flecainide could be altered. READ MORE
I am sure what GOLO's supplement is. Flecainide is metabolized by the liver's CYP system, and if this is perturbed, the effectiveness and safety of the flecainide could be altered.
Medicine
I suggest that you check the ingredients. When I look DayQuil contains phenylephrine but NyQuil does not. Phenylephrine should increase your BP.
Lipid panel results
The particle size is intended to distinguish HDL from LDL from VLDL. Different labs may use different cut-offs.
Heart medication alternatives
Ask the provider who prescribed this item and share the reasons for your intolerance of it.
