Albert N. Brest M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
925 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Albert Brest is a cardiologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Brest 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. Brest also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1953
Temple University School of Medicine 1953
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Therapeutic aspects of hypertension.
- Comparative hemodynamic effects of placebo and oral isosorbide dinitrate in patients with significant coronary artery disease.
- Myocardial infarction without demonstrable coronary artery disease.
- Correlation of abnormal Q waves, coronary pathology, and ventricular contractility.
- Pacemaker "nonsense".
- Heart failure in acute myocardial infarction.
- Hydrochlorothiazide in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
- The diagnosis of traumatic mitral regurgitation by cardiac ventriculography.
- The use of chlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
- The clinical pharmacology of diuretics and their use in clinical medicine.
- The differential diagnosis of pulmonary arteriovenous fistula.
- Drug therapy of hypertension. V. Observations on the results with ganglion-blocking agents given in combination with Rauwolfia and chlorothiazide.
- Hydralazine in the treatment of hypertension.
- Successful repair of aortic insufficiency due to valvular fenestration.
- Preliminary observations on the antihypertensive properties of guanethidine.
Treatments
- Arrhythmias (irregular Heartbeats), Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Septal Defect And More
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Albert N. Brest M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 925 Chestnut St
925 Chestnut St -Philadelphia, PA 19107Get Direction
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