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Francisco A. Arabia, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Francisco A. Arabia, MD, serves as Surgical Director of Cedars-Sinai's Mechanical Circulatory Support Program and is an acting professor of surgery at the medical center. Certified by the American Board ...
41 years
Experience
Francisco Arabia, M.D.
- Phoenix, AZ
- Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa
- Accepting new patients
Dr. Francisco A. Arabia - What Is Cardiothoracic Surgery?
What Is Cardiothoracic Surgery? Cardiothoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax. Cardiothoracic surgeons specialize...
Do I need a heart transplant if I have heart disease?
Depends on how bad the heart disease is.
Does a pacemaker help with heart failure?
Depends on the reason for the pacemaker.
How long does it take to heal from a heart transplant?
About 2-3 months
Is coronary artery disease curable?
No but treatable
Pounding heart?
See your Dr. asap. There are other meds.
How long does heart transplant surgery take?
4-6 hours if no prior surgery
How do they remove plaque from arteries?
No good way
Are heart spasms dangerous?
Might be the muscles in your chest wall if you can feel it
How do you get rid of fluid around the heart?
Usually, there is a small amount of fluid. Now, if it is a large amount, the the cause must be identified.
Can COVID cause sinus tachycardia?
Maybe. There are so many reasons!!
Can you reverse plaque buildup in your arteries?
Very difficult, some evidence, but unable to prove. Generally no.
Why do I still have chest pain after stent?
Might still have obstruction to flow. Please see your doctor.
What to avoid after having a stent?
Talk to your doctor about the medications after the stent. They might modify what you can do and eat.
What is the anesthetic of choice for a cardiac patient?
Most important is to have a cardiac trained anesthesiologist.
Can COVID cause sinus tachycardia?
COVID can affect the heart. Talk to your doctor to properly diagnosed.
