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Sandeep Khurana, M.D.

Cardiologist

Dr. Sandeep Khurana is a cardiologist practicing in Grand Rapids,  MI. Dr. Khurana 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. Khurana also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
39 years Experience
Sandeep Khurana, M.D.
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • The All India Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Accepting new patients

BP high

Yes you should treat this (and also first undergo evaluation to exclude /secondary, /i.e., correctable and potentially curable causes of hypertension since this is too young to READ MORE
Yes you should treat this (and also first undergo evaluation to exclude /secondary, /i.e., correctable and potentially curable causes of hypertension since this is too young to have such a BP, unless you are overweight).

What drinks should I avoid with high blood pressure?

Sugar containing drinks and alcohol.

What should your blood pressure be after a stent?

Blood pressure, in general should be less than 120/80 mmHg at most times; this parameter need not change after a stent.

Cholesterol panel

You may have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that causes elevated bad cholesterol (starts at birth if not before) that can shorten life and cause early READ MORE
You may have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that causes elevated bad cholesterol (starts at birth if not before) that can shorten life and cause early heart attacks if not treated early in life- this is likely FH if you are not a diabetic and if your thyroid and kidney function are normal (i.e., have no other medical reason for such a high level of LDL-C),.

Cholesterol levels

No. This profile is expected to be protective against development of atherosclerosis.

cLVH

What is you coronary artery calcium (CAC) score; and Lp(a) level, Apo B and Apo A level? These pieces of information will better inform you about heart attack risk (not the Echocardiogram). READ MORE
What is you coronary artery calcium (CAC) score; and Lp(a) level, Apo B and Apo A level? These pieces of information will better inform you about heart attack risk (not the Echocardiogram).

How long does it take to recover from a heart stent?

It depends; every case is unique/different.

Can you drink alcohol after heart stent surgery?

It would depend on your condition (cardiacĀ  and other diagnoses) and specific medicine you are taking. The best person to ask this question is your treating Cardiologist.

Chest Pain

A thorough history and physical exam would be the first step to get you an answer. It may also require additional testing. The best person to ask this question would be your family READ MORE
A thorough history and physical exam would be the first step to get you an answer. It may also require additional testing. The best person to ask this question would be your family doctor, please consult your primary care physician.

What is the treatment for a rapid heartbeat?

Before recommending treatment, it would wise to have a diagnosis. Depending on the diagnosis, appropriate treatment follows.

my personal bradycardia and chronic fatigue

Without more information (about your history, details of the symptoms of fatigue, examination of the ECG rhythm to determine if it is sinus bradycardia or if there is AV block) READ MORE
Without more information (about your history, details of the symptoms of fatigue, examination of the ECG rhythm to determine if it is sinus bradycardia or if there is AV block) it is difficult to attribute resting heart rate to your symptoms. In addition to above information, laboratory tests may also help determine the reason for fatigue. Please consult your family doctor - if you would like an evaluation and live in the Grand Rapids area, I'd be happy to help. S Khurana MD