Sheila Kar M.D.
Internist
150 North Robertson Blvd. Suite 115 Beverly Hills California, 90210Rating
3/5
About
Sheila Kar, MD, FACC, has a private practice in Beverly Hills, California. She is past Clinical Chief of Cardiology, is currently attending cardiologist at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute and Hypertension Center of Excellence at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Kar specializes in non-interventional cardiology, with special emphasis on preventive cardiology (preventing the first episode, or a recurrence or the complications after established heart disease), helping with modifying cardiac risk factors. She is very open to combination Western Medicine with complimentary medicine and healing naturally by improving life style. Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of death in the US and worldwide, yet 70% of heart disease can be ELIMINATED by managing key risk factors, and yet we are not doing enough. This gap, prompted Dr. Kar to create a not for profit foundation named the Sheila Kar Health Foundation in 1997, designed to educate the public about good healthy choices to prevent heart disease. They have annual Valentine's lecture, inviting outstanding faculty to lecture, give out grants and scholarships to those who intend to pursue a career in the health care field, sponsor life-saving therapies to those in need, but are unable to afford them and donated life-saving equipment to under-served clinics or individuals. She is Assistant Professor at David Geffen School of Medicine, and is involved in teaching healthcare professionals.
Education and Training
Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital M.B.B.S. 1981
University of Calcutta / Medical College 1982
Calcutta National Medical College 1982
Provider Details
Sheila Kar M.D.'s Expert Contributions
How is congestive heart failure treated?
The treatment depends on the condition that is causing the congestive heart failure. Having said so, fluid restriction, salt restriction and medications such as beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor, angiotensive 11 receptor blockers, diuretics etc etc. In each of these categories of medications, there are several medicines. Your cardiologist will select what is right for you. Taking daily weights, being very mindful of your food composition and intake is important. Daily exercise only as prescribed, helps in the long run. I hope this is helpful. READ MORE
Chronic Chest Pain
Get the SVT taken care of. Make sure your thyroid is not overactive. READ MORE
What is the treatment for marfan syndrome?
Not treated, but watched closely through his life to prevent complications of any conditions that he might have, like aortic valve, or dilated aorta, or eye lens etc. READ MORE
Should I visit a cardiologist if I have kidney issues?
They can be related. Your nephrologist would suggest it to you READ MORE
My heart is beating fast even when resting. Is it due to some underlying problem?
Get checked out to make sure. READ MORE
I am a 37 year old man. How often should I do a treadmill test to know my fitness levels?
Provided you are not on certain medications, do not smoke, do not have any other underlying conditions, do not indulge in recreational substances, if you start exercising daily or every other days (with intermittent high intensity training), you should start getting well conditioned. Your highest heart rate achieved during exercise for a few minutes at a time can range between 140-155 beats per minute. All the best. READ MORE
Why is my father passing blood in his urine after his bypass?
He might be on a blood thinner. A urologist should see him to be sure nothing else is going on in conjunction READ MORE
Does MSG in food cause heart problems?
Can cause headache and, in some people, palpitations. READ MORE
Does the fitness tracker band show the actual heart rate?
If someone has a normal heart rhythm, it is fairly accurate. Also, it depends on body habitus; if a person has a tremor, it might be off. READ MORE
Are cardiovascular diseases hereditary?
You could have increased risk. Epigenetics means changing your risk by exposing your body and mind to a good healthy environment. READ MORE
What could be the reason for increased heart rate of my wife who is 5 months pregnant?
It could be physiological, or she could be anemic. Her thyroid function and heart should be checked out. READ MORE
What should you do if someone starts complaining of chest pain?
See your internist and cardiologist READ MORE
Can my body reject a pacemaker?
Not heard of rejection. Very very rarely infection. If you need the pacemaker, you should do it. READ MORE
After having a bypass can I get blockages again?
Bypasses only bypass the blockage. You have to change your life style and control your cardiovascular risk factors, so you prevent further disease, and actually can regress heart disease. You will also have to avoid 1st and 2nd hand smoking. Don't be anxious, just do the right thing. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause breathlessness?
Yes, please go through a cardiac evaluation to play safe. That would include seeing a cardiologist, ECG, blood work and echocardiogram. Before that make sure you are not anemic. READ MORE
After a bypass, how long will I have to follow diet restrictions?
Lifelong changes need to be made. I do not know what exact restrictions you're are talking about. In general, eating more plant-based, less animal protein, including fish, is good. READ MORE
Could a big belly indicate a heart problem?
Yes, there is a relationship between increasing abdominal girth and heart disease. Cutting out carbohydrates, drinking alcohol only 1-1.5 glasses of wine each time, eating light dinners, and exercising are some ways to attack it. READ MORE
Can heart blockages be cleared with medicine?
Angioplasty is recommended when a patient has symptoms or the lesions are hemodynamically significant (usually greater than 80%). Medicines and lifestyle modification take time. But heart disease does regress. So, it depends which vessels and the degree of narrowing. No matter what, he should be on medications EVEN if he needs an angioplasty. READ MORE
Do e-cigarettes reduce the risk of heart attacks?
E-cigarettes are bad too. Please figure out what works for you, hypnotism, Chantix, cold turkey, patches or e-cigarettes, but PLEASE stop tobacco use. Congratulations on taking the first step. All the best, not easy, but you can do it. READ MORE
Can ayurveda help in clearing heart blockages?
There is no evidence in peer reviewed literature. You may do ayurveda in addition, but please do what is already proven. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor, UCLA -
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians, California Chapter
- American College of Cardiology
- Los Angeles Echo Society
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Sheila Kar Health Foundation
Fellowships
- Cedars Sinai Medical Center (Research Cardiology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
Receives Immense Joy from Taking care of Patients
Hobbies / Sports
- Music, Movies
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of the College of Cardiology
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