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Emad F. Aziz, DO, MB ChB, FACC

Cardiac Electrophysiologist

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35 years Experience
Emad F. Aziz, DO, MB ChB, FACC
Specializes in:
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Newark, New Jersey
  • College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York Institute of Technology
  • Accepting new patients

Can I get the COVID vaccine if I had heart surgery?

yes

How many times do you have to be checked after heart transplant surgery?

Not my area of expertise, however, then definitely are checked regularly and annually for heart biopsy.

How painful is heart stent surgery?

Not painful at all, might have hand of groin discomfort for a day of so depending on the access site.

What is the recovery time for a stent?

Couple of days.

Is chest pain normal after stent surgery?

Not really would discuss this with the interventionalist who performed the procedure as heart anatomy can be different.

Is stent placement risky?

not really

Do you take blood thinners after stents?

It is antiplatelet that you take like aspirin and either "Plavix" or "prasugrel" or "ticagrelor"

What is the most popular medicine for high blood pressure?

Calcium channel blockers "Amlodipine"; Angiotensin-receptors blockers " Lisinopril"; beta-blockers "Nebivelol".

A patient with a history of diabetes and arrhythmia?

Arrhythmia is a very generic name. I would start with basics by checking the thyroid function and comprehensive panel. Then a monitor for 2 -4 weeks to try to capture some of the READ MORE
Arrhythmia is a very generic name. I would start with basics by checking the thyroid function and comprehensive panel. Then a monitor for 2 -4 weeks to try to capture some of the arrhythmias.

Can stent patients get the COVID vaccine?

yes

What drugs do they give you after a heart attack?

(4) classes
Aspirin
Plavix or Ticagrelor or Prasugrel
Statin (Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin)
Beta blockers (Metoprolol)

Do I have to take medication after a stent surgery?

please check answered previously

Can I get the COVID vaccination if I have high blood pressure?

yes

Can you fix high blood pressure without medications?

You could try, by losing weight, adjusting diet low fat, low salt diet, but if the BP is very high then medications are need it as well.

What is the best diet after heart stent surgery?

Low fat low salt diet.

Can heart stent patients drink alcohol?

Occasional social drinking is ok.

What exercises are good for high blood pressure?

Walking (30 minutes / day)

Is this an emergency?

Your pressure is very high and you have a strong history of coronary artery disease. If the ED thought your ECG was okay, then you should go to your cardiologist to have him adjust READ MORE
Your pressure is very high and you have a strong history of coronary artery disease. If the ED thought your ECG was okay, then you should go to your cardiologist to have him adjust your BP medication and maybe order a stress test.

Which beta-blocker is preferred for heart arrhythmias?

Depends which arrhythmia. Also, most medications don't cure arrhythmias. That being said, if you have arrhythmias from the upper chamber of the heart (Atria), then calcium channel READ MORE
Depends which arrhythmia. Also, most medications don't cure arrhythmias. That being said, if you have arrhythmias from the upper chamber of the heart (Atria), then calcium channel blockers are typically better like Cardizem or Diltiazem. If the arrhythmia is from the lower chamber of the heart, then Beta Blockers (Metoprolol Succinate) are good.

Can tachycardia be cured permanently?

The short answer is YES, however, it depends on what king of tachycardia. You need to be assessed by an arrhythmia specialist.