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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can my husband take viagra?
That is a question he should ask his practitioner. There is no easy answer. He is not taking any nitrate preparation according to your information. READ MORE
Palpitations
About 1/2 of palpitations do not correspond to a heart rhythm abnormality. READ MORE
What is the usual treatment for tachycardia?
There are different types of tachycardia, usually classified by the site of origin. Sinus tachycardia is typically addressed by treating the underlying cause. Non-sinus supraventricular tachycardias can be treated either pharmacologically or with a specialized procedure. Most ventricular tachycardias reflect some underlying heart disease and treatment often involves an implanted defibrillator. READ MORE
Which is the safest hypertension medication?
There is no "safest" medication. All of them have side effects and intended effects. READ MORE
How long after a heart stent can you exercise?
In general after 10 days returning to a prior level of activity would be fine. It depends on whether other narrowing(s) resulting in expected decreased coronary blood flow and symptoms that were not capable of being "stented" were also present and whether problems associated with the stent procedure occurred. READ MORE
Can you live a normal life after heart stent surgery?
Yes. The intent of placing a stent is that as long as you take the medication (once or twice a day) you can engage in all of your usual activities. READ MORE
Which surgery is best for heart blockage?
There are different surgeries intended for a different types of "blockages." Arterial blockage may require coronary artery bypass (CABG). In general, arterial conduits are best. When a valve is abnormal, sometimes narrowed, or sometimes leaking, the valve may be repaired or replaced with either a treated one or an artificial one. READ MORE
What lifestyle changes do you need to make after coronary bypass surgery?
You probably have atherosclerosis if you had bypass surgery. I recommend cardiac rehabilitation to get in the habit of regular excise. You should continue this regular exercise, take a statin-class medication and any others like aspirin if prescribed, make sure that your blood pressure is controlled, and watch your diet (preferably switching to a Mediterranean diet). READ MORE
Can the COVID vaccine cause heart infection?
That one is easy. No. Infection requires the virus, while even inactivated viruses cannot cause infection. The RNA virus encode only ne part of the virus, and do not work by using infection. READ MORE
Which antihypertensive is safe in diabetes?
Most antihypertensive medications are safe in patients with Type 2 diabetes. READ MORE
At what blood pressure should I take medications?
That depends on your age and the potential for sufficient lifestyle modifications. READ MORE
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