Posted on October 9, 2012
Interventional Cardiologist NYC
Interventional cardiology is a specialty that focuses on the non-surgical techniques used to treat cardiac blockages. heart disease, and prevent heart attacks caused by blood flow deficiencies. The interventionist’s uses balloons and stents to keep blocked arteries open. This article will look at how these methods work.
History
The Egyptians were the first to use cardiac catheterization in 3,000 B.C. They used rudimentary tools-like metal pipes and reeds-to examine the hearts of the dead and study their function. It wasn
Posted on October 8, 2012
Cardiologist Specialists
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects your respiratory function. About 12 million people currently have the condition. This article will examine pulmonary disease in more detail and discuss the link cardiology specialists have found between COPD and Heart Disease.
What is COPD?
;COPD refers to a specific grouping of lung conditions.
The two most common problems include:
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Cardiovascular Specialists
Cardiovascular specialists are doing further research on a rare type of Angina known as Variant Angina. It
Posted on October 7, 2012
I Need A Cardiologist
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects over 18 million Americans. The majority of whom are likely to remain undiagnosed until a secondary condition emerges. Why? They don
Posted on October 5, 2012
Find A Cardiologist
Certain heart conditions can make you more susceptible to secondary complications. if you have valve disease, a congenital heart defect, or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; you’re at greater risk for developing infective endocarditis. This infection attacks the lining of your heart
Posted on October 2, 2012
Heart Disease Treatment
Heart Disease Treatment has always been an area of specialized interest and scientific advancement. While the ultimate goal is to eradicate the root of the problem, a secondary goal has also emerged. Numerous cardiologists are working on new techniques to make Heart Disease Treatment less-invasive. There has been select success in Interventional Cardiology using Radial Artery Access.
What is Radial Artery Access?
Interventional cardiologists preform catheterization of the heart and brain to prevent life-threatening medical complications. The procedure is minimally invasive and uses your arteries to access your vital organs.
When Doctors use Radial Artery Access (may also be referred to as Trans-radial) it means that-in some cases-they can use your wrist to treat your heart. The cardiologist threads a small catheter through your arm into your chest until it reaches your heart.
Which patients can have Radial Artery Access?
To be a radial artery entrance candidate you need to have excellent circulation in your hands. There are two arteries that control the blood supply to your hand; the radial and ulnar arteries. In rare cases, using the radial artery as an entry point will cause a blockage to form post-procedure, but if the ulnar artery is strong enough it can take over supplying blood to the entire hand.
There is a simple test to determine if you are a good candidate for this form of Heart Disease Treatment. It is called the Allen Test.
What is the Allen Test?
Before choosing a catheter insertion site a cardiologist will test the circulation in your arteries. To test the hand, the doctor will press a finger and thumb on either side of your wrist; right above the main arteries.
They will ask you to open and close your wrist until the pressurized areas turn white. Then the doctor will discontinue applying the arterial pressure. If normal coloring returns to your hand in 8 seconds or less; you have sufficient circulation to support Radial Artery Access.
Dr. Seldon, a Heart Doctor and Cardiologist in New York City, offers same day appointments and all testing is done on site. Call us at (212) 367-8000.
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Heart Doctor
It is estimated that 795,000 Americans have a new or recurrent stroke annually. A Stroke is classified as cerebrovascular disease. This means it affects the blood supply to the brain. How a stroke presents differs from person to person. Some patients have a slow progression of symptoms; others suffer a sudden onset. Whatever the catalyst; there are signs to watch for. This article will outline the stroke warning signs and when you should contact stroke doctors.
What are the symptoms of a stroke?
The symptoms vary depending on the individual, but they typically include:
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Cardiologist NYC
Cardiomyopathy is a form of heart disease that many people find frightening. It affects half a million Americans, it’s the leading cause of heart failure, and it’s the principle reason heart patients need a transplant. That said; heart specialists are working to dispel the frightening nature of this disease by informing the public about what the diagnosis really means.
What does Cardiomyopathy really mean?
The term means
