Benjamin Teofilo Hourani MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
754 Medical Center Ct #100 Chula Vista CA, 91911About
Dr. Benjamin Hourani is a cardiologist practicing in Chula Vista, CA. Dr. Hourani 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. Hourani also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1969
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Study of S91 mouse melanomas by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy and tissue culture. II. Effects of penicillamine on EPR signals and on growth in vitro.
- Acetylcholine receptors of cultured muscle cells demonstrated with ferritin-alpha-bungarotoxin conjugates.
- Plasma membrane glycoproteins from nucleated cells. I. Preparative techniques for isolation and partial characterization of a membrane glycoprotein extract from L1210 cells with lectin receptor activity.
- Inhibition of S-91 mouse melanoma metastases and growth by D-penicillamine.
- Cerebrospinal fluid glutamine as a measure of hepatic encephalopathy.
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