Quality Heart Doctor 11203
When you need to be treated or diagnosed for heart problems, you want to be seen by a heart doctor 11203 with a lot of experience. Dr. Malik, in Brooklyn, has more than 24 years of experience, and can help you with the medical services you need.
Diagnostic Equipment
Before any treatment for a heart condition can be initiated, diagnostic tests are needed to understand the problem. There are many diagnostic tools at the office of Dr. Malik, which enables him to perform thorough testing. In addition to the on-site lab, there is also ultrasound testing, which is available for abdominal aortic testing, testing of the carotid artery, and nuclear stress testing, too, which uses a radioactive dye.
The dye is inserted into the bloodstream, which then allows the scanner to see the motions and strength of the heart. This test enables the doctor to determine where the heart has been damaged and is not as strong as it should be.
Congestive Heart Failure
Sometimes heart problems occur and the patient is not sure of what happened. Is it a heart attack or an angina attack, the patient wonders? A diagnostic test will reveal the difference, or it could reveal a totally different problem. If it was a heart attack, then the damage needs to be evaluated so that a remedy can be applied. Testing will usually involve blood tests, echocardiography, and chest radiography. These tests are also necessary because some other illnesses can produce similar symptoms.
Treatment for this and other similar problems will first likely include a change in life-style. This often involves controlling blood pressure, stopping smoking, and engaging in a program of physical exercise.
Getting treated quickly is very important because the problem may lead to death. In fact, about 35% of those with a congestive heart failure will die in the year after the attack. Medications and other treatments may prolong life.
Cardiovascular Disease
The name cardiovascular disease covers a lot of different heart problems, including stroke, heart attacks, heart arrhythmia, and angina, as well as others. Nearly all diseases in this category can be prevented under the right conditions, which will also help reduce the symptoms if these conditions develop. Other treatment will also likely be necessary.
Arrhythmias
An irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, should be evaluated and treatment may be necessary. There are different kinds of arrhythmias, and the exact problem will need to be diagnosed, and each type may require different treatments, possibly including a pacemaker.
Other Heart Problems
Dr. Malik also handles a number of other heart problems. This includes disease of the heart valves, coronary heart disease, palpitations of the heart, shortness of breath, being dizzy or fainting, and more. He is also able to scan your carotid artery with ultrasound to ensure that it is getting sufficient blood supply.
Dr. Abdul Malik is a very experienced heart doctor 11203. He has two offices in Brooklyn. One is in the Kensington area, and the other in the East Flatbush area. If you suspect heart problems, or need treatment for one, you can set up an appointment at his office today.
608 Schenectady Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Flatbush: 718.469-4006