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Dr. Masoud A. AlZeerah
- Amarillo, TX
- MD at the University of Tehran
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What are the risks of an open heart surgery for a hypertension patient?
Open heart surgery is very safe nowadays with good results. Majority of patients who undergo heart surgery have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes which shouldn’t READ MORE
Open heart surgery is very safe nowadays with good results. Majority of patients who undergo heart surgery have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes which shouldn’t affect the results.
What to avoid after having a stent?
After the stent you need to make sure that your blood pressure is well controlled, you cholesterol and blood sugar are within normal range and quit smoking if you are currently READ MORE
After the stent you need to make sure that your blood pressure is well controlled, you cholesterol and blood sugar are within normal range and quit smoking if you are currently a smoker. These factors should improve the patency of the stents.
How long does it take to recover from stent surgery?
The recovery is fairly rapid in 7 days.
Why do I still have chest pain after stent?
After stent placement you can develop inflammation of the heart sac called pericardium which can cause chest pain. However if you are experiencing similar chest pain as before READ MORE
After stent placement you can develop inflammation of the heart sac called pericardium which can cause chest pain. However if you are experiencing similar chest pain as before the stent you need to contact your cardiologist immediately.
My chest is hurting from the middle of my chest and around my back. I am a heart patient should I be worried?
If your symptoms are similar to those before heart surgery, you need to see your cardiologist for further evaluation. Any patient with history of heart surgery needs regular visit READ MORE
If your symptoms are similar to those before heart surgery, you need to see your cardiologist for further evaluation. Any patient with history of heart surgery needs regular visit with the cardiologist for follow up.
What type of anesthesia is used for heart surgery?
General anesthesia ( putting you to sleep) is used for heart surgery. Nowadays the agents that are used for this kind of surgery are very safe and reliable with minimal side effects. READ MORE
General anesthesia ( putting you to sleep) is used for heart surgery. Nowadays the agents that are used for this kind of surgery are very safe and reliable with minimal side effects.
Should I go to the hospital?
Yes you need to see a doctor for evaluation to do a CT of the head to make sure that the stroke is not getting worse.
Does a previous heart transplant make it more dangerous to contract coronavirus?
Any patients with history of organ transplant are at risk of contracting various infections including COVID-19 because of taking immunosuppressive agents that weaken the immune READ MORE
Any patients with history of organ transplant are at risk of contracting various infections including COVID-19 because of taking immunosuppressive agents that weaken the immune system. You are strongly encouraged to take the COVID 19 vaccine.
Are heart spasms dangerous?
There are many reasons for sensation of tightness or spasm in the chest. If you have family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol , you need READ MORE
There are many reasons for sensation of tightness or spasm in the chest. If you have family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol , you need to see your family doctor.
What is the best treatment for atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is the most common rhythm disturbance of the heart. In a young patient like you the best option would be ablation which is performed by an Electrophysiologist READ MORE
Atrial fibrillation is the most common rhythm disturbance of the heart. In a young patient like you the best option would be ablation which is performed by an Electrophysiologist as an outpatient. Ablation means burning of some part of heart tissue that causes the rhythm problems.
What is the main cause of coronary artery disease?
There are well known risk factors for coronary heart disease that include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes , smoking and positive family history of heart disease. READ MORE
There are well known risk factors for coronary heart disease that include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes , smoking and positive family history of heart disease.
Can you have a heart attack with a normal heart rate?
There is no relationship between heart attack and heart rate. In other words, you can have a heart attack with a slow, normal, or fast heart rate.
What is the difference between a heart attack and a myocardial infarction?
They are essentially the same. Myocardial infarction means damage to the heart muscle which is the same as heart attack.
Small hole in heart?
There are different types of hole in the heart, the most common one is called atrial septal defect which you are born with. If you have symptoms of shortness of breath or tightness READ MORE
There are different types of hole in the heart, the most common one is called atrial septal defect which you are born with. If you have symptoms of shortness of breath or tightness the hole can be fixed by an interventional cardiologist as an outpatient procedure.
What causes a mild heart attack?
Any heart attack is caused by blockage of heart arteries. Mild heart attack can be caused by a milder blockage.
Are you awake during ICD surgery?
General anesthesia is used for ICD implantation which means you will be asleep.
What is the difference between a heart attack and a myocardial infarction?
They are essentially the same. Myocardial infarction means damage to the heart muscle from blockage of the heart artery which is the same as heart attack.
Can anesthesia cause heart failure?
Modern anesthesia is generally very safe and should not cause heart failure. Even if you have a weak heart general anesthesia can be safe.
Did I have a heart attack 5 months ago?
Given your young age it is highly unlikely that you had a heart attack after shoveling snow. It sounds like you had some form of heart rhythm disturbance that could have been caused READ MORE
Given your young age it is highly unlikely that you had a heart attack after shoveling snow. It sounds like you had some form of heart rhythm disturbance that could have been caused by combination of cold temperature and medications that resolved by itself. I recommend for you to see a physician if this episodes of fast heart rhythm happens again.
How does alcohol affect cardiomyopathy?
Cardiomyopathy means dysfunction of the heart muscle which can be due to many different causes including alcohol. So the recommendation for patients with alcohol related cardiomyopathy READ MORE
Cardiomyopathy means dysfunction of the heart muscle which can be due to many different causes including alcohol. So the recommendation for patients with alcohol related cardiomyopathy is to quit drinking altogether.
