Gary S Francis MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
420 DELAWARE ST SE MPLS MN, 55455About
Dr. Gary Francis is a cardiologist practicing in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Francis 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. Francis also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Induction and maintenance of an experimental model of severe cardiomyopathy with a novel protocol of rapid ventricular pacing.
- Nuggets, pearls, and vignettes of master heart failure clinicians. Part 4--treatment.
- I have severe coronary artery disease and have been receiving chelation therapy. When I mentioned this to my doctor, he said I was wasting my money, and that I ought to stop. What do you think?
- I have tried everything I can think of to lose weight on my own and am now thinking of using weight-loss medications. Are they safe?
- During a routine physical, my doctor performed a chest x-ray. He said it showed I have an enlarged heart. What made him say this and should I be worried?
- I had bypass surgery performed nine years ago. Three grafts were placed from my leg veins. About two months ago, I developed the same pain that I had before my bypass surgery. Is this just in my head, or should I be worried?
- I recently received a letter from my cardiologist, and among other diagnoses listed was "sick sinus syndrome." What does this mean?
- I was experiencing shortness of breath and my doctor sent me to a cardiologist. He performed an echocardiogram. The diagnosis was "diastolic dysfunction." What's the significance.
- Ask Dr. Francis. I read recently that people with diabetes are at high risk for cardiovascular disease. I have diabetes, but am not aware of any other health problems. What can I do to reduce my risk?
- Ask Dr. Francis. I am taking a medication called rofecoxib for knee arthritis, and it works well. But I've heard reports that this type of medication may be dangerous for people with heart disease. Should I be worried?
- Ask Dr. Francis. My doctor informed me that my kidneys have started to fail. How does this affect my risk for heart disease?
- Ask Dr. Francis. I recently had a stroke and was told that the only possible cause the doctors could find was plaque protruding into my aorta. What can be done about this?
- Ask Dr. Francis. I just had a cardiac catheterization for chest pain. My cardiologist said he saw a 50 percent narrowing in one of the arteries. I was surprised when he didn't perform an angioplasty but instead just recommended some medications. Why
- Ask Dr. Francis. A catheterization revealed a severe narrowing in one of my coronary arteries. My cardiologist recommended that I return for an angioplasty and stent procedure. Should I wait until coated stents are available?
- I've got atrial fibrillation. What can you tell me about the Maze procedure? Would it be useful for me?
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