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Francis Q Almeda MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
71 W 156th St Harvey IL, 60426About
Dr. Francis Almeda is a cardiologist practicing in Harvey, IL. Dr. Almeda 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. Almeda also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University Philippines MD
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Troponin T in acute coronary syndromes: mechanisms and management issues.
- Partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage of the superior left pulmonary vein into the innominate vein resulting in right ventricular failure.
- Mechanisms behind intracoronary radiation therapy failure.
- Noncardiac applications of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors.
- Management of a patient with severe coronary artery disease and cardiogenic shock after prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
- Clopidogrel (Plavix) desensitization: a case series.
- Coronary revascularization in multivessel disease. Which is better, stents or surgery?
- Clopidogrel (Plavix) desensitization protocol.
Treatments
- Cardiac Catheterization, Peripheral Vascular Disease (peripheral Arterial Disease), Carotid Artery Stenting And More
- Pancreatitis
- Heart Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Psychosis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Schizophrenia
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL - Interventional Cardiology Cardiology
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