Jim Bengtson
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1202 Olivia Avenue Ann Arbor Michigan, 48104About
Dr. Jim Bengtson is a cardiologist practicing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Bengtson 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. Bengtson also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
MD at George Washington University
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiovascular Diseases
American Board of Internal Medicine- Interventional Cardiology
Provider Details
Jim Bengtson's Expert Contributions
Can a heart murmur be fatal?
I recommend that your friend get an echocardiogram. That will determine the cause of the heart murmur, severity, etc. READ MORE
What should you do if someone starts complaining of chest pain?
1. If the pain is severe, and the person looks uncomfortable, call 911 2. If you have chewable aspirin, have the person chew 81 mg x 4 3. Obviously, if the person is driving, have them pull over immediately READ MORE
Don't want to have surgery for enlarged heart--any other options?
This diagnosis should be confirmed with an echocardiogram. A chest X-ray is not a very reliable way to evaluate heart size. As for surgery being unavoidable,that would depend on multiple factors: severity of symptoms, response to medical therapy, etc. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
Fellowships
- Duke University
Articles and Publications
- Chapters and Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work
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