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Michael P. Siropaides
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Michael P. Siropaides
- Houston, TX
- Undergraduate Degree at the University of Pennsylvania
- Accepting new patients
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Are there any natural alternatives to Plavix?
At 6 years post-procedure, coronary bypass, if plavix is not tolerated, aspirin alone as mono therapy would be acceptable.
My mother is suffering from breathlessness but the 2-d echo shows normal. Why?
Nuclear stress testing to rule out underlying coronary occlusive disease - even with a normal 2-d echocardiogram
What is the difference between a bypass surgery and an angioplasty?
Angioplasty is less invasive - the blockages were most likely determined by cardiac catheterization- angiography. The angioplasty is performed via same technique of angiography READ MORE
Angioplasty is less invasive - the blockages were most likely determined by cardiac catheterization- angiography. The angioplasty is performed via same technique of angiography percutaneously - the blockages are attempted to be dilated and stent deployed to open the blockages - bypass is bypassing the blockages - more initial post procedure risks as hospitalization - wound issues , longer recovery - but more long term revascularization- whereas angioplasty may have to be repeated more often if lesions recur
My father suddenly has symptoms like sweating and uneasiness. Could it mean something?
Other than gastrointestinal cause as esophageal issue - cardiac ischemia must be strongly considered- sweating may be along with uneasiness may be a manifestation of coronary ischemia READ MORE
Other than gastrointestinal cause as esophageal issue - cardiac ischemia must be strongly considered- sweating may be along with uneasiness may be a manifestation of coronary ischemia - an urgent cardiac workup is advised
Why do I have palpitations?
Must consider paroxysmal arrhythmias such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachyarrhythmias - holter monitor or more prolonged event monitor fro 30 days to pick up the arrhythmia. READ MORE
Must consider paroxysmal arrhythmias such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachyarrhythmias - holter monitor or more prolonged event monitor fro 30 days to pick up the arrhythmia. Simple baseline Ekg is a must followed by lasts including CBC, complete metabolic profile and thyroid function - possibly echocardiogram to rule out structural cardiac muscle/valvular causes.
Why am I out of breath when I'm climbing up stairs?
Chest X-ray, EKG, physical examination, vital signs with bold pressure-heart rate before stress test, echocardiogram, labs including CBC, complete metabolic profile- thyroid functions READ MORE
Chest X-ray, EKG, physical examination, vital signs with bold pressure-heart rate before stress test, echocardiogram, labs including CBC, complete metabolic profile- thyroid functions are a good initial work up.
