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General Cardiology Conditions Treated

Acute Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) occurs when the arteries that supply the heart become totally blocked, cutting off blood supply to an area of the heart causing that part of the heart muscle to die.

  • Symptoms: Pain and/or squeezing sensation in the chest , Jaw pain, Shortness of breath , Nausea and/or vomiting, Sweating, Heartburn and/or indigestion, Arm pain (more commonly the left arm, but may be either arm), Upper back pain, General feeling of illness, No symptoms- Approximately 25% of all heart attacks are silent, without chest pain or symptoms
 Coronary Artery Disease is the narrowing of the coronary arteries, the tubes which supply the heart muscle with blood and oxygen. 
  • Symptoms:  Angina (intermittent chest pain), shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, and or weakness
Congenital Heart Disease involves abnormal development of the heart.   A hole in the heart may lead to heart failure or a stroke.
  • Symptoms: Shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling of the ankles and legs, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, stroke.
Arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms characterized by a change in the speed or pattern of your heart beat.  The heart may beat too slowly, too quickly or irregularly.
  • Symptoms: Weakness, Fatigue, Palpitations-(thumping or fluttering in the chest), Low blood pressure, Dizziness, Fainting
Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases that effect the heart muscles.  The result can be muscles that become weak, thick or inefficient when pumping.
  • Symptoms: Difficulty breathing, Low exercise tolerance, Decreased appetite
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to deliver enough blood to supply the body with adequate oxygen and nutrients. 
  • Symptoms: Swelling in your ankles and legs, Shortness of Breath, Frequent urination, Rapid weight gain, Bloating, Lose of appetite, Fatigue, Confusion or impaired memory
Syncope (Fainting) refers to a sudden loss of consciousness which occurs when the brain does not receive enough blood and oxygen.  This is commonly caused when the nerves which control the heart and blood vessels are not functioning properly.
  • Symptoms: Lightheadedness, Nausea, Pale appearance, Sweating, Feeling of warmth, Weakness, Dimmed vision, Difficulty hearing
Valvular Heart Disease involves heart valves that are not working correctly to regulate the flow of blood through the heart chambers. 
  • Symptoms:  Shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling of the ankles and legs, fatigue, dizziness, and/or fainting

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