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64 years
Experience
Dr. Mahmud Bangash, M.D.
- Fair Lawn, NJ
- King Edward Medical University
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What is the main cause of coronary artery disease?
Many risk factors. High Blood Pressure , Diabetes, Diet, High cholesterol, Lack of exercise & congenital. And Smoking.
How do they cut the breastbone for open heart surgery?
Special Saw manufactures by STYKER Company. The sternum is cut up & down.
Can you live a normal life after heart valve replacement?
Yes. Take your medications prescribed by your cardiologist.
What is the success rate of heart valve replacement surgery?
A lot of improvement with tissue value (Bioprosthesis). Generally very good. Also, experience of the surgeon is important.
Are you awake during ICD surgery?
Local anesthesia with I V Sedation.
How serious is angioplasty surgery?
I assume you are referring to coronary balloon angioplasty with stent placement. It should be safe. There are several factors. How bad the coronary artery lesion is, etc. Experience READ MORE
I assume you are referring to coronary balloon angioplasty with stent placement. It should be safe. There are several factors. How bad the coronary artery lesion is, etc. Experience of the invasive cardiologist should be considered as well.
What does it mean if a child has tightness in their chest?
Needs work-up. Clinical examination. Maybe chest X-rays, etc.
What is the life expectancy after open heart surgery?
What kind of open heart surgery? Bypass, valves replacement, or others? You should have a normal life if you are otherwise healthy.
What causes a mild heart attack?
It is a heart attack where important coronary arteries are not blocked. Patient otherwise is in good health.
What are the chances of surviving cardiac arrest?
It depends on several factors. Any health issues. A healthy man of your age with all equipment available chances are good.
Is a weak heart the same as heart failure?
Congestive Heart failure is a weak heart. With treatment CHF gets better. The heart is no longer weak. The best thing is to do echocardiogram.
Can anesthesia cause heart failure?
No. You should be safe. Have EKG & Chest X- ray Done before surgery.
Can an enlarged heart go back to normal?
With proper cardiac regimen including diet & exercise ejection fraction can improve. Also noted some reduction of cardiac size. However it depends on how much the damage had occurred. READ MORE
With proper cardiac regimen including diet & exercise ejection fraction can improve. Also noted some reduction of cardiac size. However it depends on how much the damage had occurred. The earlier treatment, the better it is.
Why do dental procedures cause endocarditis?
Not all but some dental procedures may cause infection of heart valves called endocarditis. The tooth area may be heavily infected. The dental procedure releases thousands of bacteria READ MORE
Not all but some dental procedures may cause infection of heart valves called endocarditis. The tooth area may be heavily infected. The dental procedure releases thousands of bacteria into the blood stream, &. bacteria settle on the heart valve.
How do you prevent cardiac arrest?
You should be checked by your cardiologist. If you have cardiac history, high BP, Diabetes and family history your health check up should be more frequent. Please follow his/her READ MORE
You should be checked by your cardiologist. If you have cardiac history, high BP, Diabetes and family history your health check up should be more frequent. Please follow his/her instructions including diet, exercise & medications.
Does a previous heart transplant make it more dangerous to contract coronavirus?
Same as everyone else. However you have to be careful to protect yourself against infection of any kind.
Can anxiety affect an echocardiogram?
Generally it should not affect. However anxiety may cause tachycardia or arrhythmia which may affect the interpretation.
Do you need a respiratory therapist after a chest laparoscopy?
No. You don’t need if surgery goes well.
How long do you stay in the hospital after a heart transplant?
On the average one week. If you need additional treatment you may stay in the hospital a little longer.
