Rene J Alvarez M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
925 CHESTNUT ST PHILADELPHIA PA, 19107About
Dr. Rene Alvarez is a cardiologist practicing in Reading, PA. Dr. Alvarez 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. Alvarez also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineRene J Alvarez M.D.'s Practice location
Reading, PA 19611Get Direction
Rene J Alvarez M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Alvarez
Recommended Articles
- Professional Teeth Cleanings Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
Getting the teeth cleaned by a professional may not only give you a healthy and sparkling smile but also a healthier heart, according to a new study. In this study, people who regularly got their teeth cleaned and scaled by a dentist had a 24% less chance of getting heart disease, when compared to...
- Ovary Removal Does Not Raise Your Risk for Heart Disease
A review of data from a major women’s health study failed to find a significant association between ovary removal during a hysterectomy and an increased risk of heart disease. This is in contrast to the results published from another large study that reported that the risk of heart disease...
- What Are The Risks For Atrial Fibrillation Surgery?
What Are The Risks For Atrial Fibrillation Surgery?Atrial fibrillation or A – Fib is an infection that causes abnormal heartbeat rhythms. As a result of this, the heart beating is not normal. Due to this abnormal heart beat, arrhythmia’s (Fast or Slow heartbeat) may develop. The most affected...
- The Diabetic's Connection to Heart Disease
Many already know that diabetes has a deep connection with heart disease, but a lot aren't sure about why or how. However, according to several studies, high blood glucose levels are a key contributor to this connection. High levels of blood glucose, or sugar, will often result in damage to the...
- Overweight Children Are Likely to Have High Blood Pressure
A new study published in the journal, Hypertension, shows that a child who is overweight is at risk of high blood pressure, three times more than an average weight child. In this study 1,111 children were followed up for an average of four years. Height weight and blood pressure of the...
- What is the Ideal Cholesterol Level?
Ideal Cholesterol LevelLast week when you went for the regular check up the doctor told you that your ‘bad’ cholesterol levels are high. What does that mean? Is good and bad cholesterol the same thing? Yes, cholesterol is needed for maintaining good health. If the levels of low density...
Nearby Providers
- Raghunandan Dudda Subramanya MD, FACC, FASNC219 N Broad St Philadelphia PA 19107
- Howard J. Eisen MD219 N Broad St Philadelphia PA 19107
- Julia G. Ansari M.D.245 N Broad St Philadelphia PA 19107
- Eduard Koman M.D.245 N Broad St Philadelphia PA 19107
- Eron Robert Sturm MD231 N. Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19107
- John Fontaine MD219 N Broad St Philadelphia PA 19107