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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.
47 years
Experience
Gurpreet Kochar, MD
- Ridley Park, PA
- Dayanand Medical College
- Accepting new patients
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How do you treat tachycardia?
First, find the cause.
What could my chest pain be?
Maybe non-cardiac. Go to your doctor and get an EKG.
Can an aspirin stop a heart attack?
Can limit heartattack
Can tachycardia go away by itself?
Depends on the cause. Simple sinus tachycardia can go away by itself, but If it’s Reenterant tachycardia WPW syndromes, it needs treatment with ablation. You should consult a pediatric READ MORE
Depends on the cause. Simple sinus tachycardia can go away by itself, but If it’s Reenterant tachycardia WPW syndromes, it needs treatment with ablation. You should consult a pediatric Electrophsiologist.
How long does a stent last in your heart?
Drug-coated stents last forever. If there is no restenosis in one year or early thrombosis, risk of that is less than 0.5 percent.
How can I lower my blood pressure immediately?
Low-salt diet, exercise, and meditation. If BP is still high, then you need medicine. The goal is to keep BP 120/80.
Can you die from a heart attack?
Yes if not treated early
Can arrhythmia be diagnosed with an ECG?
Yes, routine EKG yield is low. May need further testing with cardiac monitor (Holter Event recorder or loop recorder).
What are the side effects of having a pacemaker?
Infection of leads
Is it normal for a child to have chest pain?
Unusual for cardiac reasons
Can sinus tachycardia damage your heart?
Usually not
What side do you lay on if your blood pressure is high?
Does not matter which side
