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Gurpreet Kochar, MD

Cardiologist

Dr. Gurpreet Kochar is a cardiologist practicing in Drexel Hill, PA. Dr. Kochar 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. Kochar also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
46 years Experience
Gurpreet Kochar, MD
  • Ridley Park, PA
  • Dayanand Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

I had transfusions with counts of 10.1 and 32?

10 grams is not too bad. He should get gastrointestinal track checked with upper and lower endoscopy with gastroenterologist. If they are negative, then see a blood doctor to get READ MORE
10 grams is not too bad. He should get gastrointestinal track checked with upper and lower endoscopy with gastroenterologist. If they are negative, then see a blood doctor to get to the root cause of anemia. If he remains symptomatic from anemia then 1 unit of transfusion is reasonable.

Does blood pressure go down after the stent?

No unless there is complication which is rare in modern days

A heart attack due to drug overdose (stimulant)?

Nitro can help to treat chest pain with heart attack other measures such as aspirin and consult with cardiologist fix also needed

Chest pain?

Most likely chest pain due to anxiety At your age .reasonable to get EKG and stress test

High cholesterol?

You may want to lose weight. Exercise every day for 30 minutes. (walking and aerobic exercise) Go on a Mediterranean diet (Nuts, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, fish, no red meat, READ MORE
You may want to lose weight. Exercise every day for 30 minutes. (walking and aerobic exercise) Go on a Mediterranean diet (Nuts, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, fish, no red meat, chicken, and fish). You do not need statin medicine life long, Depending on your cholesterol level, you may need statin for a short time if you follow diet and exercise. Good luck.


What happens to the body during cardiac arrest?

2 types of lack of pulse (Asystole) or Rappif heart rate (ventricular fibrillation). Both types can cause lack of perfusion (blood supply to rest of body), resulting in unconscious READ MORE
2 types of lack of pulse (Asystole) or Rappif heart rate (ventricular fibrillation). Both types can cause lack of perfusion (blood supply to rest of body), resulting in unconscious state.

How is ECG done for women?

Put leads on chest