by Dr. Dhiren Shah | Nov 5, 2018 | Patient Education
What is artherosclerosis? Artherosclerosis is a condition in which the arteries of the heart harden & narrow down restricting the blood flow through the body. Factors such as high blood pressure, smoking and high cholesterol causes a damage to the internal walls...by Dr. Dhiren Shah | Oct 27, 2018 | Blog
The Goals of CIMS Heart Failure Clinic include: Complete evaluation to determine cause of heart failure Determine disease progression/ prognosis. Identify best treatment regimen. IF you feel the goals of CIMS and the cardiac surgeon Dr. Dhiren Shah match with your...by Dr. Dhiren Shah | Oct 26, 2018 | Blog
LVEF: is percentage of blood that pumps out of the heart during each beat. LVEF: is a measurement to see how well the heart is functioning. A low LVEF number can occur if your heart muscle has been damaged as a result of: Heart attack Long-term, uncontrolled blood...by Dr. Dhiren Shah | Oct 25, 2018 | Blog
Medical History and Physical Examination: Check for the presence of risk factors, such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease or diabetes. Examine the neck veins and check for fluid buildup in abdomen and legs. Blood tests: Of kidney, liver and thyroid...by Dr. Dhiren Shah | Oct 24, 2018 | Blog
Signs and Symptoms of Heart Failure Breathing trouble that is worse during exercise or when lying down Swelling in ankles, legs, face and abdomen Gaining weight Feeling hungry, feeling full quickly when you eat, or having loss of appetite Having dry cough that does...
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