Elizabeth Marie Retzer M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
5841 S Maryland Ave Chicago IL, 60637About
Dr. Elizabeth Retzer is a cardiologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Retzer 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. Retzer also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- One size does not fit all: case report of two percutaneous closures of aortic pseudoaneurysm and review of the literature.
- Clinical and economic effectiveness of percutaneous ventricular assist devices for high-risk patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
- Repeated Aortic Balloon Valvuloplasty in Elderly Patients With Aortic Stenosis Who Are Not Candidates for Definitive Treatment.
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