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Common conditions we treat

  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

    High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is blood pressure that’s consistently too high. People usually don’t notice any symptoms of high blood pressure. That’s one reason it’s known as “the silent killer.” Blood pressure consists of two numbers, one listed over the other. The top number, systolic blood pressure, measures the pressure of blood against the walls of your arteries when the heart beats. The bottom number, diastolic blood pressure, measures the pressure of blood against the walls of your arteries between heartbeats.

  • Atrial Fibrillation

    Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), in which the heart’s two upper chambers do not beat in sync with the two lower chambers. Our patients sometimes describe it as “feeling like there’s a fish jumping in my chest.”

  • Heart Failure

    Heart failure occurs when your heart doesn’t fill with enough blood or doesn’t pump enough blood throughout your body. This is different from sudden cardiac arrest in which the heart suddenly stops beating.

  • Arrhythmia (Heart Rhythm Disorders)

    An arrhythmia is an abnormal or irregular heartbeat caused by a disturbance in the electrical impulses that coordinate your heart rate. This can cause your heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. When the heart doesn’t beat properly, it can’t effectively pump blood to your body.

  • Aortic Regurgitation (AR)

    Aortic regurgitation (AR) is a heart valve disease where the aortic valve fails to close tightly, causing blood to leak backward from the aorta into the left ventricle.

  • Congenital Heart Defects and Diseases

    Congenital Heart Defects are the types of heart abnormalities that at present before birth. Congenital heart diseases can affect the walls of the heart, the valves inside the heart, and the arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart or body. Many congenital heart defects are diagnosed before or shortly after birth, but some may not cause symptoms for years.

  • Angina (Chest Pain)

    Angina, sometimes called angina pectoris, is a specific type of chest pain that happens when the heart isn’t getting enough blood flow. Angina can be a warning sign of a heart attack. If you have new angina, or if your chest pain is worse than it has been in the past, call 911 immediately.

  • Coronary Artery Disease

    Coronary Artery Disease is often caused by atherosclerosis, a condition in which the arteries become narrow because of the buildup of plaque. A complete blockage can result in a heart attack or stroke.

  • High Cholesterol

    Cholesterol is a type of fat in your blood that the body needs to build cells. However, when there is too much cholesterol in your blood, it can build up in the walls of the arteries. This can cause the arteries to harden and narrow, known as atherosclerosis, making it difficult for blood to flow through the body.

    High cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, by itself does not cause symptoms, so you may not know your cholesterol is high. But if the artery becomes completely blocked, it can result in a heart attack or stroke.

  • Heart Valve Disease

    Heart valve disease occurs when at least one of your four heart valves – aortic, bicuspid, mitral or pulmonary - doesn’t open or close properly, disrupting blood flow. This disease can cause a deformity in the valve structure or can cause the affected valve to leak, narrow, or function improperly.

  • Myocarditis

    Myocarditis causes inflammation of the heart muscle and can damage the heart’s electrical system. This makes it difficult for your heart to pump blood.

  • Endocarditis

    Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers or valves. It occurs when bacteria in the bloodstream attach to vulnerable areas of the heart. If left untreated, this infection can result in irreversible damage to the heart valves or lead to heart failure, stroke, pulmonary embolism, or kidney damage.

  • Aterisclerosis/ Atherosclerosis

    Also known as hardening of the arteries, arteriosclerosis occurs when the walls of the arteries stiffen over time and narrow because of a buildup of plaque. As more is deposited over time, the passage through which blood can flow becomes narrower, and less blood reaches the rest of your body. This can increase your risk of kidney failure, heart attack, or stroke. If a clump of plaque breaks away from the wall of the artery and enters the bloodstream, it can form a clot. A clot can block the flow of blood, resulting in organ failure and heart attack.

  • Pericarditis

    Pericarditis is Inflammation of the fluid-filled layer that surrounds the heart. Pericarditis occurs when this layer becomes swollen or inflamed. It usually develops very quickly and can last for several months.

  • Anticoagulation (Blood Clotting Disorder)

    Blood clots form when blood and platelets stick together, a process called coagulation or clotting. Normal coagulation occurs when you suffer a cut or an injury and a blood clot form to stop bleeding. A hypercoagulable state, or blood clotting disorder, is when a blood clot forms and blocks the flow of blood to parts of the body.

  • Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)

    A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction (MI), may cause permanent damage to the heart muscle when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked. This usually occurs because of coronary artery disease.

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FAQs

  • When should I see a cardiologist?

    The American Heart Association (AHA) and experts suggest starting regular heart health checkups with your primary doctor in your 20s to monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and lifestyle, with formal cardiology consultations often beginning around ages 40-50 or earlier if you have risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, or family history, though it's important to see a cardiologist sooner if you experience symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath.

  • How does the heart work?

    The heart pumps blood through the body using muscle, chambers, valves, and an electrical system that controls each heartbeat.

  • How can I reduce my risk of cardiovascular disease?

    You can lower your risk by maintaining a heart-healthy diet, exercising regularly, managing stress, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and keeping conditions like blood pressure and cholesterol under control with your healthcare provider.

  • What happens when heart arteries become blocked?

    Plaque can narrow or block arteries, reducing blood flow and causing chest pain (angina) or a heart attack.

  • What is cardiovascular disease?

    Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmia, and heart valve problems.

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