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Alan K. Tannenbaum
Cardiologist
Dr. Alan Tannenbaum is a cardiologist practicing in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Dr. Tannenbaum 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. Tannenbaum also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
52 years
Experience
Alan Tannenbaum
- Monroe Township, New Jersey
- Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
- Accepting new patients
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Is a heart attack painful?
Most heart attacks are painful with a pressure type pain feeling like a great heaviness on the chest. However, the pain can vary depending on how severe the muscle damage. Heart READ MORE
Most heart attacks are painful with a pressure type pain feeling like a great heaviness on the chest. However, the pain can vary depending on how severe the muscle damage. Heart attacks can also be silent without pain such as in diabetic patients. Most heart attacks are typically pressure type.
How do I slow down my heart rate due to anxiety?
When you become anxious and your heart races you can relax by taking very deep breaths slowly. You can also drink water. If your heart races frequently for no reason you need to READ MORE
When you become anxious and your heart races you can relax by taking very deep breaths slowly. You can also drink water. If your heart races frequently for no reason you need to get it checked.
What is a normal heart rate for a sick child?
The normal heart rate for a 4 year old child is 80-120 beats per minute. when a child is sick the heart rate can be as high as 160 beats per minute.
What are the restrictions after stent placement?
There should be no restrictions after stent placement. Unless the stent was placed because of an acute heart attack, then the restrictions would depend on how serious the attack READ MORE
There should be no restrictions after stent placement. Unless the stent was placed because of an acute heart attack, then the restrictions would depend on how serious the attack was, how much heart muscle was involved. But, stent placement without heart damage should have no restrictions. Antiplatelet medication such as aspirin and either brilliant or placid will be given and may have an increased bleeding risk and patients should be cautious.
The drug is plavix not placid
The drug is plavix not placid
What can I expect after defibrillator surgery?
I assume the surgery is for continued ventricular arrhythmias with or without heart failure. Anyway, you should feel fine and able to do whatever you can. If you get a ventricular READ MORE
I assume the surgery is for continued ventricular arrhythmias with or without heart failure. Anyway, you should feel fine and able to do whatever you can. If you get a ventricular arrhythmia you will feel a shock to convert the rhythm to normal. This shock can be quite strong but you’ll feel ok after you must report any shocks to your doctor.
Can you still have a heart attack if you have a defibrillator?
Yes, you can have a heart attack even though you have a defibrillator. A heart attack can have many causes, an arrhythmia which can be prevented with a defibrillator is only READ MORE
Yes, you can have a heart attack even though you have a defibrillator. A heart attack can have many causes, an arrhythmia which can be prevented with a defibrillator is only one of them. Coronary artery disease, inflammation, blood clotting disorders, hypertension are also causes and may require additional treatment.
Can you feel an arrhythmia?
Sometimes you can feel am abnormal heart beat. Most often the heart will seem like it’s racing. A slow heart rate may feel like dizziness or fatigue. Any of these symptoms should READ MORE
Sometimes you can feel am abnormal heart beat. Most often the heart will seem like it’s racing. A slow heart rate may feel like dizziness or fatigue. Any of these symptoms should be checked by a physician.
Is sleeping on the left side bad for your heart?
No, normally the rib cage protects the heart from trauma. There are congenital abnormalities where the heart is outside the rib cage, however, this is an unusual condition. Normally READ MORE
No, normally the rib cage protects the heart from trauma. There are congenital abnormalities where the heart is outside the rib cage, however, this is an unusual condition. Normally there is no problem.
Can you have a heart attack with normal blood pressure and pulse?
Yes, you can have a heart attack with normal blood pressure and pulse, however, if the heart attack involves enough heart muscle, the pulse and blood pressure will be affected. READ MORE
Yes, you can have a heart attack with normal blood pressure and pulse, however, if the heart attack involves enough heart muscle, the pulse and blood pressure will be affected. The more damage caused by the heart attack, the more abnormal the vital signs will be. That's why the goal of treatment is to stop the attack and protect as much muscle as possible. The sooner the treatment begins, the more favorable the outcome.
Can someone survive a heart attack without medical attention?
Yes a person can survive a heart attack without medical attention, however with every heart attack there is a loss of heart muscle meaning muscle dies. This leaves the heart to READ MORE
Yes a person can survive a heart attack without medical attention, however with every heart attack there is a loss of heart muscle meaning muscle dies. This leaves the heart to function with less muscle tissue which in some cases can lead to future heart failure. The purpose of treatment is to save heart muscle. Always seek medical treatment if there may be a heart problem.
Can arrhythmia be diagnosed with an ECG?
Some arrhythmia can however arrhythmia can come and go so they may be missed by ecg. If your ecg is normal ask for a holter monitor. This is a portable ecg monitor you wear for READ MORE
Some arrhythmia can however arrhythmia can come and go so they may be missed by ecg. If your ecg is normal ask for a holter monitor. This is a portable ecg monitor you wear for at least 24 hours and up to a few weeks. This should pick up any abnormalities
