
Andrew J Litwack MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
3400 Spruce St Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Andrew Litwack is a cardiologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Litwack 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. Litwack also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Rutgers 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1993
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease- 1997
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Coronary vasospasm during a regadenoson stress test.
- Application of appropriate use criteria to cardiac stress testing in the hospital setting: limitations of the criteria and areas for improved practice.
- Implementation of a Computerized Order Entry Tool to Reduce the Inappropriate and Unnecessary Use of Cardiac Stress Tests With Imaging in Hospitalized Patients.
Treatments
- Coronary Artery Disease, Echocardiogram (echo), Heart Palpitations And More
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement
- Fellow American College of Cardiology
Andrew J Litwack MD's Practice location
Practice At 3400 Spruce St
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