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Dhirendra Nath Das, M.D., F.A.C.C., FACP

Cardiologist

Dr. Dhirendra Das is a cardiologist practicing in Wayne, NJ. Dr. Das specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Das also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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53 years Experience
Dhirendra Nath Das, M.D., F.A.C.C., FACP
  • Wayne, NJ
  • Scb Med Coll, Utkal Univ, Cuttak, Orissa, India
  • Accepting new patients

Can you do exercise a few weeks after open heart surgery?

We start cardiac rehab with excercise 6 weeks after bypass surgery.

How should you sleep to avoid a heart attack?

To prevent heart attack, you have to control your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, and stop smoking. Do regular exercise and get regular check-ups. Get 6-7 hours of READ MORE
To prevent heart attack, you have to control your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, and stop smoking. Do regular exercise and get regular check-ups. Get 6-7 hours of sleep regularly.

How many stents can a person have in his heart?

As the patient has three main coronary arteries, he can have 3 or more stents to fix each artery and its branches depending on how big the branch is and how many blockages there READ MORE
As the patient has three main coronary arteries, he can have 3 or more stents to fix each artery and its branches depending on how big the branch is and how many blockages there are.

Does open heart surgery shorten your life?

No. Actually, the purpose of open heart surgery is to prolong the lifespan. I have many patients who have lived more than 25 years after bypass surgery.

Dr. D.N.Das.

Is a pacemaker implant safe?

Yes.They are very safe.

Where is chest pain located for a heart attack?

Patient gets chest pain in the center of the chest with pain radiating to left arm and also at times to back.Patients feel some times like a pressure or heavyweight in the chest READ MORE
Patient gets chest pain in the center of the chest with pain radiating to left arm and also at times to back.Patients feel some times like a pressure or heavyweight in the chest associated with sweating and sob.

Should I go to the ER for heart palpitations?

You can see a cardiologist and get blood test and an EKG and go from there to get an ECHO if needed.

What does a heart blockage feel like?

If you get a sudden blockage in the arteries of heart, you will get severe chest pain due to a heart attack.

What is the life expectancy after open heart surgery?

I have many patients who got open heart surgery more than 25 years ago. Now with good preventive measures, one can live to a normal lifespan.

How do you check for arrhythmia at home?

You can get an event recorder from cardiologist office and wear it for 2 weeks and it will give you information in detail.

Is flying safe when you have a heart murmur?

THERE IS NO PROBLEM OF FLYING IF YOU HAVE A HEART MURMUR. YOU SHOULD FIND OUT WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF YOUR HEART MURMUR AS MOST CAUSES ARE USUALLY NOT SERIOUS.

D.N. DAS, MD

Can you see a heart murmur on an echocardiogram?

Yes.you can see the abnormal blood flow causing heart murmur in Echocardiogram.
Dr.Das.

How does coronary artery disease cause myocardial infarction?

By obstructing blood flow ,blockages in the coronary artery can cause reduced blood flow to heart muscles and a sudden ruptured plaque can completely block blood flow causing READ MORE
By obstructing blood flow ,blockages in the coronary artery can cause reduced blood flow to heart muscles and a sudden ruptured plaque can completely block blood flow causing myocardial damage.

What happens if you suffer a heart attack on the job?

If you get a heart attack at work,you or your colleagues will call 911 and hopefully the ambulance will take you to a local hospital with facility for emergency stent procedure READ MORE
If you get a heart attack at work,you or your colleagues will call 911 and hopefully the ambulance will take you to a local hospital with facility for emergency stent procedure to prevent any damage to heart which will save your life.

Is it common to have chest pain after a stent?

It is not normal to have chest pain after a stent procedure.
Dr.das

Can heart medicines cause headaches?

Plavix usually does not give headaches. You might be getting nitrates like IMDUR, which can give headaches. Please take Tylenol 2 tablets every 4-6 hours to get better.

What is the best diet after having bypass surgery?

Low-fat and low-cholesterol diet is best to prevent future blockages and heart attacks.

What is the normal resting heart rate for a 78 year old elderly person?

Between 60 to 80 beats are usual. If it is 100 or above, we have to find out why.

Do painkillers impact the heart?

Not usually.

I have blockages even after my bypass. Will I require another bypass?

We can take care of them with medication or with stents.