Cardiologist Manhattan Reviews

Cardiologist Manhattan Reviews

There are countless heart clinics in a city like Manhattan. Cardiologist specialties cover every aspect of cardiac care. To make the best decision in your individual case, it helps to consider your proximity to cutting-edge treatments.

The more we learn about the human heart, the better our treatment protocols become. For example, look at the evolution of the stent.

Creating Artificial Pathways

Open heart surgery and angioplasty have been used for decades in the treatment of heart attacks and blocked arteries. What was once considered a possible preventative measure is now used only in intervention. To understand why, you have to look at the early days of heart surgery.

We know that coronary artery disease leads to heart attacks. This condition occurs when the arteries that supply blood to your heart become constricted and blocked due to a buildup of plaque. Arteries that are 90 to 100 percent blocked will cut off circulation within the heart.

Stents along with clot busting drugs are used to clear arteries and hold them open so that healthy blood flow is restored to the heart as soon as possible. It usually takes about 90 minutes for normal function to be restored to the heart.

Initially, it was hoped that advances in stent technology and bypass surgery could prevent future heart attacks. Specialists have tried to insert stents when the artery is 70 to 80 percent blocked, but have had little success in preventing the eventuality of open heart surgery.

New Assistive Technology

Despite this setback, there have been positive advances in treatment as well.

Some of the newest stent technology has been made available through clinics in Manhattan. Cardiologist research has shown that medicated stents are particularly effective at reducing a patient’s chances of multiple cardiac problems.

The stents still open up the arteries to allow healthy blood flow to your cardiac muscle; the difference is now the device is coated with an anti-clotting medication.

Consultations are available.

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.