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Jeffrey Rottman
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
3601 Tvc Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Jeffrey Rottman is a cardiologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Rottman 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. Rottman also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Jeffrey Rottman's Expert Contributions
How to normalize hear functioning
If you have chest pain a blood test can show if there is a heart issue. READ MORE
Is it normal to hear your heartbeat when exercising?
Yes. Some folks hear it when sleeping, some when exercising. A major artery is near the ear. READ MORE
Can high cholesterol cause higher BP?
Unfortunately, no. Statins are well- studied, and hypertension is not a consequence. READ MORE
Dizzy and chest pain
Only if you have high blood pressure or volume overload. READ MORE
Need help
I don't know. You don't provide any information about your current heart rhythm and a lawyer, not me, could tell you what options you have. READ MORE
Sharp stabbing center chest pain that came and went within a minute
Pain of heart origin is usually not sharp and is associated with exertion. These are not absolutes, but I suspect that your pain was not of cardiac origin. READ MORE
Chest pain
Pain from the heart usually is tightness and typically is quite predictable at a certain level of activity. The pain sounds disabling so it should be investigated but is probably not from your heart. READ MORE
my mom
It is routine to check the pacemaker, either directly or remotely. That should show if it is the pacemaker is functioning correctly. READ MORE
Heart or Neck
Probably cardiac. I cannot tell for sure. READ MORE
Heart rate
There are data on statins + metoprolol, since it is a common combination. I don't know what is the effect of metamucil on metoprolol. Metamucil might affect bowel flora, and thereby affect metoprolol; alternatively it could change the its site of absorption READ MORE
Heart attack iminent? Anxiety?
Probably not, but I cannot be sure from your information. A ER could tell for sure. READ MORE
How long can a stent stay?
Current stents for the coronary arteries are permanent. READ MORE
Blood pressure medication
You are not at a maximal dose of Nifedipene. That said, in the short term, this is not a worrisome BP. You should communicate with your provider and take the higher dose if that is the choice. READ MORE
How long is the treatment for heart arrhythmia?
As long as it is present, sometimes life-long. READ MORE
Can heart artery blockage be fixed?
Yes, either by surgery (cabg) or angioplasty (poba or a stent). READ MORE
What is best exercise for heart?
Walking rapidly. READ MORE
Are high blood pressure medications safe?
Yes, for most folks. Different ones have different possible side effects. READ MORE
Can you go to the gym with high blood pressure?
Yes, and if you lose weight, you BP may decrease. READ MORE
When can you start normal activities after a heart transplant?
It depends on what "normal" activities are. Heart transplant involves a sternotomy, so activities involving a lot of vibration, like horseback riding, are forbidden for a while. The exact duration can be obtained from your surgeon or transplant coordinator. READ MORE
What is the most popular medicine for high blood pressure?
Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic. It is also an appropriate starting medication. READ MORE
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