Posted on August 21, 2013
Who is the Top Cardiologist in NYC – All Insurance Accepted
Heart problems are handled by two different types of cardiologist:
1. Interventional cardiologists
2. Cardiac surgeons
Contrary to popular belief, these jobs are not one and the same. This article will illustrate the difference between these two specialties and also show you how they work together to ensure overall heart health.
The Question of Surgical Intervention
Most of the time if you have a heart problem, you will be sent to see an interventional cardiologist. When the focus is intervention, you are headed to:
Posted on August 20, 2013
Is A Cardiologist Visit Expensive – All Insurance Accepted
To answer the question is a cardiologist expensive, you have to look at the law of averages. More than $850 million is spent on medical testing annually. Cardiology makes up a fair amount of that total. While some of the testing is necessary; it’s extremely important to know your risk factors before you undergo extensive testing.
On the Ropes
Doctors and specialists used to endorse preventative testing across the board. For men, that meant that at the age of 35 they would start getting heart screenings (average cost: $60). The same testing applies to women over the age of 40. Now, new best practices are being put in place to save both patients and medical personnel the expense of unnecessary testing.
According to medical experts, there is no reason to have a heart screening if you are asymptomatic. Meaning; you show no signs of heart disease. Unnecessary medical testing often triggers a domino effect that leads to a series of exploratory procedures. Some of the most common are:
Posted on August 19, 2013
What are the Chances I Have a Heart Attack – All Insurance Accepted
The answer to this question isn’t cut and dry. Your chances of having a heart attack depends on a number of factors. Chief among those factors:
1. Have you had a heart attack or stroke already?
2. Do you have a family history of heart attack or heart disease?
3. Have you recently been diagnosed with heart disease?
4. Are you at an elevated risk for developing heart disease?
Answering these questions can give you a better idea of your chances of experiencing a heart attack. If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you need to seek help from a specialist.
Risks to the Human Heart
Let’s go through the answers to each of these questions individually.
If you have are had a heart attack or stroke, you are 10 times more likely to experience a second cardiac event within six months. It depends on the functionality of your heart, if a high degree of muscle death resulted, and if you change your lifestyle habits or not.
In fact, it is not uncommon for patients to experience multiple heart attacks in a very short amount of time. If this starts to happen, it may be time to consider something less invasive, like angioplasty and stents to assist in cardiac function. It is possible and often preferable to get angioplasty through your wrist.
Specialists estimate this technique is applicable in up to 85% of cases. It reduces your bleeding risk and recovery time dramatically.
Secondly, a family history of heart disease can correlate to a greater risk of myocardial infarction. The best thing you can do is find out as much about your family history and the people who have contracted heart disease as possible. It will help specialists paint a clear picture of possible outcomes and treatments.
Finally, if you are at-risk for or have already developed heart disease, it is time to get proactive. Actively participate in your treatment plan.
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.
Posted on August 18, 2013
Does Cholesterol Lowering Medicine Work – All Insurance Accepted
Specialists are fond of telling patients that it is possible to live with heart disease as long as they lower their risk factors, take the prescribed medications, and follow the instructions of their cardiologist.
While this advice may be initially met with good intentions; down the road it
Posted on August 17, 2013
What is Class 1 Heart Disease – All Insurance Accepted
Patients have a lot of questions about the cardiac diagnostic process. This is partially due to the fact that heart disease is typically difficult to diagnose while at the same time affecting 1 in 4 Americans. Those statistics seem out of logical alignment until you consider that heart disease is often diagnosed in stages.
A perfect example of this is heart failure.
Being Type 1
If you are diagnosed with heart failure, your symptoms will be classified based on how severely they impact your function. This classification scale has 4 types:
Type 1- you
Posted on August 16, 2013
Does My High Cholesterol Affect My Heart – All Insurance Accepted
The link between high cholesterol and heart disease hasn’t been definitively proven, but that doesn’t mean you can throw caution to the wind. For the sake of your overall health, not to mention your heart, you need to keep things like your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar in check. This article will give you some tips on how to do that.
Paint by Number: the Different Ways We Process Cholesterol
As a rule of thumb, people in the United States are told to keep their cholesterol between 150 and 200. Any number above 200 is considered high risk for developing heart disease and other health problems.
In other countries, people have levels as high as 350 and show no sign of heart disease. Specialists believe that this is because of the difference in diet. For that reason, they suggest that the easiest way to lower your level is to change your diet and look for natural medications if nutritional changes aren’t enough.
The other component to look at is how your body processes things.
A Diverged Path
There are two ways cholesterol particles get processed within your body:
1, The particle created is large and soft with a fuzzy appearance
2. The particle created is small and hard like a pellet
The larger of these particles travels through your body without incident. The smaller of the particles damages your arterial lining as it passes through the body. This damage causes scarring and holes to form within the lining. Over a significant amount of time, the defects caused by the smaller hard particles allows plaque to build up in the arterial walls. If left unchecked, this can trigger various forms of heart disease, including heart attack.
To avoid life-threatening outcomes, get your various levels checked regularly and talk to your cardiologist about natural medications and dietary changes you can make to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Taking these steps improves your heart-health.
Dr. Seldon, a Heart Doctor and Cardiologist in New York City, offers same kind appointments and all testing is done on site. Call us at (212) 367-8000.
Posted on August 15, 2013
High Blood Pressure and Heart Attacks – All Insurance Accepted
It is estimated that 1 in 3 people suffers from high blood pressure in the United States. The scary element of that statistic is that they don
Posted on August 14, 2013
What Can I do to Prevent Heart Disease and a Heart Attack – All Insurance Accepted
A cardiologist will tell you that prevention is the best weapon against heart disease or heart attack. What does prevention really involve and where do you start? This article will help fuel your fight.
Living a Heart Healthy Life
Prevention really starts with changing your habits. Our diet has a lot to do with our heart
Posted on August 13, 2013
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Posted on August 12, 2013
Is a Clogged Artery Dangerous – All Insurance Accepted
Yes, a clogged artery is very dangerous. Not only because it restricts blood flow to the heart, but also because it can cause a clot that can break apart and travel to different areas of the body. Clogs need to be treated as soon as they appear in the:
