Jason A. Talavera M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
2333 Buchanan St San Francisco CA, 94115About
Jason A. Talavera, MD, FACC is a cardiologist working for the Western Washington Medical Group in Everett, Washington and is also affiliated with Northwest Hospital & Medical Center and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. He has two years of experience specializing in electrophysiology, cardiovascular imaging and interventional cardiology. Dr. Talavera was educated at the University of California, Davis prior to completing an internship at the California Pacific Medical Center. In order to stay up-to-date in his field, he maintains professional memberships with the American Society for Preventive Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.
Education and Training
MD at the University of California
Davis
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Can I have mitral valve prolapse when doctor can not hear heart murmur?
Yes, you absolutely can have mitral valve prolapse without hearing a murmur. There are many things that affect the ability to hear a murmur. The classic sound you would hear with mitral valve prolapse would be a click. It is best to have a repeat ultrasound from a cardiologist office or hospital system you trust and the reason for the study should be possible mitral valve prolapse. Hope this helps. Jason Talavera, MD, FACC Western Washington Cardiology Western Washington Medical Group READ MORE
Increasing resting heart rate, what is it?
It could mean a few things. Your resting heart rate at times can be a measure of your fitness level. In general the normal resting heart rate is between 60-100. Some people who exercise regularly can have lower resting heart rates, sometimes as low as 40s-60. Heart rate can be a measure of infection, dehydration, or an abnormal heart rhythm. Usually while lying in bed, you're more in tune with your heart beat, so you can feel abnormal beats or faster beats. If your heart rate is between 60-100 beats, do not be concerned. If you're still worried, you can have a 24 hour Holter monitor which captures every beat of your heart and when you have symptoms, it will record them, and you can also get a feel for what your heart rate is doing when you are experiencing symptoms. I hope this helps. Jason Talavera, MD, FACC READ MORE
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Internships
- California Pacific Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- The American Society for Preventive Cardiology, American Heart Association, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
What do you attribute your success to?
- A drive to provide the best patient care, perseverance, hard work, determination and dedication to the profession and his patients.
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