Michael P. Siropaides MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
22999 US-59 Suite 210 Houston TX, 77339About
Michael P. Siropaides, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist working at Cardiovascular Association, P.L.L.C, a cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiovascular imaging, and vein center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Siropaides earned his medical degree at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, with an additional year at the Michigan State University Hospitals of Saginaw, Michigan. He completed his cardio training at the Texas Heart Institute-Baylor College of Medicine St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas. He has been in private practice for twenty years in Cleveland, Texas where he served for ten years as a Chairman of Cardiopulmonary Services, Chairman of Internal Medicine, City Medical Officer, and continues to be director of the city EMS services. Additionally, he is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.
Education and Training
Undergraduate Degree at the University of Pennsylvania
MD at Temple University
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1981
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Michael P. Siropaides MD's Expert Contributions
Are there any natural alternatives to Plavix?
At 6 years post-procedure, coronary bypass, if plavix is not tolerated, aspirin alone as mono therapy would be acceptable. READ MORE
My mother is suffering from breathlessness but the 2-d echo shows normal. Why?
Nuclear stress testing to rule out underlying coronary occlusive disease - even with a normal 2-d echocardiogram READ MORE
What is the difference between a bypass surgery and an angioplasty?
Angioplasty is less invasive - the blockages were most likely determined by cardiac catheterization- angiography. The angioplasty is performed via same technique of angiography percutaneously - the blockages are attempted to be dilated and stent deployed to open the blockages - bypass is bypassing the blockages - more initial post procedure risks as hospitalization - wound issues , longer recovery - but more long term revascularization- whereas angioplasty may have to be repeated more often if lesions recur READ MORE
My father suddenly has symptoms like sweating and uneasiness. Could it mean something?
Other than gastrointestinal cause as esophageal issue - cardiac ischemia must be strongly considered- sweating may be along with uneasiness may be a manifestation of coronary ischemia - an urgent cardiac workup is advised READ MORE
Why do I have palpitations?
Must consider paroxysmal arrhythmias such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachyarrhythmias - holter monitor or more prolonged event monitor fro 30 days to pick up the arrhythmia. Simple baseline Ekg is a must followed by lasts including CBC, complete metabolic profile and thyroid function - possibly echocardiogram to rule out structural cardiac muscle/valvular causes. READ MORE
Why am I out of breath when I'm climbing up stairs?
Chest X-ray, EKG, physical examination, vital signs with bold pressure-heart rate before stress test, echocardiogram, labs including CBC, complete metabolic profile- thyroid functions are a good initial work up. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Internal Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Fellowships
- Texas Heart Institute
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Cardiology, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Center Orchestra
What do you attribute your success to?
- His passion for life, and his mentor C. Everett Koop. (Former surgeon general of the United States)
Hobbies / Sports
- Music; He is a Concert Violist, and a Member of the Texas Medical Center Orchestra
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