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Dr. Daniel Lincoln Beckles, M.D., PHD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. Daniel Beckles is a senior cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Central Texas and Greater Austin Region, seeing patients from Waco to Austin. Dr. Beckles welcomes second opinions. He specializes in the advanced care for diseases in the chest involving the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Beckles typically treats all conditions pertaining to heart disease and lung disease. He specializes in Advanced heart failure surgery. He is the Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support for the region. Call today to make an appointment or just get a second opinion to help explain the condition you are confronting, your prognosis and options.
27 years
Experience
Dr. Daniel Lincoln Beckles, M.D., PHD
- TEMPLE, TX
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Are heart spasms dangerous?
Within the chest cavity certain organs can cause spasms like the heart vessels and esophagus. This feeling is NOT NORMAL and must be worked up to rule out more dangerous lethal READ MORE
Within the chest cavity certain organs can cause spasms like the heart vessels and esophagus. This feeling is NOT NORMAL and must be worked up to rule out more dangerous lethal conditions. Early warning signs must NOT be ignored. Other causes of spasms in young people could be a host of congenital heart diseases, cancers, infectious problems and other inflammatory causes. Get checked out!.
Should I have a pacemaker checkup before traveling?
Yes, if you have not had the device checked in the last 6 months to 1 year and/or are unsure of how much battery life is left.
Which is the most difficult heart valve to replace?
The difficulty of replacing a heart valve depends on the underlying cause for malfunction and diagnosis. All valves are easy to replace by expert valve surgeons.
Fraction of the heart?
Yes, it is safe to perform open heart surgery even if the ejection fraction is 5%-15%. It requires selecting the correct patient, a skilled surgeon, skilled team (anesthesia, first READ MORE
Yes, it is safe to perform open heart surgery even if the ejection fraction is 5%-15%. It requires selecting the correct patient, a skilled surgeon, skilled team (anesthesia, first assistant, etc.), equipment and plan for post-operative care.
Can a female heart be transplanted into a male?
Yes a female heart can be transplanted into a male. Other factors are considered besides gender mismatch like height and weight and other medical problems and heart function
Can a 40 year old have congestive heart failure?
Yes there are many causes for heart failure and congestive heart failure usually increases with age and can happen at any age, even at age 40
How do you get rid of fluid around the heart?
Many options for removing fluid from around the heart and it depends what is the cause in the first place. Sometimes fluid can be spontaneously absorbed by the body, other options READ MORE
Many options for removing fluid from around the heart and it depends what is the cause in the first place. Sometimes fluid can be spontaneously absorbed by the body, other options are needle drainage procedures called pericardiocentesis. A pericardial window which is surgical in nature and VATS (video-assisted thoracoscopic) procedures.
Can you walk up stairs after open heart surgery?
Yes, one step at a time. Stop and rest if needed but walking is encouraged after open heart surgery.
How long can you live with a bad heart valve?
Most people have 4 heart valves and their severity is graded from mild, moderate to severe dysfunction.The survival rate depends on the cause for the valve dysfunction, if symptoms READ MORE
Most people have 4 heart valves and their severity is graded from mild, moderate to severe dysfunction.The survival rate depends on the cause for the valve dysfunction, if symptoms are present or not and the effect the valve dysfunction have on the heart size, function and other organs like the lungs and kidneys.
For example, patients diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis have an approximately 50% 2 year survival if not treated.
For example, patients diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis have an approximately 50% 2 year survival if not treated.
What type of anesthesia is used for heart surgery?
In the USA, general anesthesia is the most common form of anesthesia used for heart surgery.
Has anyone fully recovered from a stroke?
Yes it is possible to fully recover from a stroke.
Can stroke patient walk again?
Yes a stroke patient can walk again but depends on the size of the stroke, the area of the brain affected, access to rehab and physical therapy facilities and persistence.
Can a heart valve be replaced without open heart surgery?
Yes. Technology is now available to replace various heart valves without open heart surgery
When should I be concerned about heart arrhythmia?
Heart arrhythmia are for the most part abnormal and should be checked out ASAP for the type, underlying treatable cause and possible cure. Some respond to lifestyle changes, medications READ MORE
Heart arrhythmia are for the most part abnormal and should be checked out ASAP for the type, underlying treatable cause and possible cure.
Some respond to lifestyle changes, medications and therapy received earlier is better than later.
Some respond to lifestyle changes, medications and therapy received earlier is better than later.
