Thomas S Metkus M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
105 Mark Dr Edenton NC, 27932About
Dr. Thomas Metkus is a cardiologist practicing in Edenton, NC. Dr. Metkus 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. Metkus also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The declining number and variety of procedures done by general internists.
- Exercise prescription and primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
- Omega-3 fatty acid therapy reduces triglycerides and interleukin-6 in hypertriglyeridemic HIV patients.
- Dyspnoea in a cancer patient.
- The Physical Examination and the Fifth Maneuver.
- Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome After Coronary Artery Bypass: Easy to Miss Unless Suspected.
- Association of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Concentration With Cardiac Outcomes in Patients With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome.
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